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Mayo, FL — As school safety remains the top concern for families across North Florida, a new wave of security technology is making its way into the region, leaving many in Lafayette County wondering if local schools will soon follow suit. The recent decision by the Taylor County School District to
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Mayo, FL – A familiar face is returning to the dugout at Lafayette High School. The Hornets have officially named Lindsey Jones as the new Varsity Softball Head Coach, bringing a decorated alum and seasoned mentor back to the program where her love for the game first began. For the Mayo
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MAYO, FL – A single meeting tomorrow night could redefine both the daily rhythm and the safety infrastructure of Lafayette County schools. The Lafayette County School Board is scheduled to convene for its regular monthly session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.. While the agenda includes routine
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MAYO, Fla. — The holiday spirit is alive and well in Lafayette County as the Lafayette High School (LHS) Band prepares to host its highly anticipated annual Christmas concert. Titled "Sounds of the Season," the event promises an evening of festive melodies and community cheer right here in the
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MAYO, Fla. — It is time to lace up those cleats! Mayo Rec Soccer is gearing up for its 13th year of youth athletics in Lafayette County, and registration is officially open for the upcoming season. Organizers are calling for all interested players, coaches, and local business sponsors to get involved
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MAYO, Fla. — Local high school students from the Class of 2027 are being called to step into the shoes of state leaders. Florida American Legion Boys State (FALBS) has announced its 2026 session dates, scheduled for June 21st through June 27th, 2026, and the search is on for Lafayette and
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MAYO, FL — Cybersecurity experts and law enforcement are issuing an urgent warning to families in Lafayette County regarding a sophisticated and emotionally devastating online threat known as sextortion. This scam, which preys heavily on high school students and young adults across the nation, is a growing concern for youth in
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MAYO, FL — The Florida Board of Education has finalized and approved a comprehensive set of new standards for a "History of Communism" curriculum, formally mandating its integration into public school classrooms statewide, including Lafayette District Schools, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The Lafayette County School Board now
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MAYO, FL – The governance of the Lafayette County School District is on the agenda this week as the five-member School Board convenes its annual Organization Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building. This vote will be immediately followed by the
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MAYO, FL — The incredible 2025 journey for the Lafayette High School Hornets football team concluded last night, November 14th, in a hard-fought playoff loss to the Williston Red Devils. The Hornets, who energized the entire Lafayette County community with their dominant run, fell on the road in the FHSAA Rural
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MAYO, Fla. – The day has arrived. The 2025 Lafayette Hornets have put their impressive season behind them, and tonight, they must channel that experience into a single, massive performance. The 8-2 Hornets travel to Williston for the first round of the FHSAA Rural State Championships, kicking off a winner-take-all tournament.
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MAYO, FL—A long-standing fixture in the Lafayette County School District is set to disappear after the School Board voted by a narrow margin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to conclude its agreement with Coca-Cola United Beverage contract that supplies various drinks for the school district. The dramatic decision to