Lafayette County Archives

By The Numbers: Florida Voters

February 10, 2020 Government and politics

With the March 17 presidential primaries fast approaching, Florida is preparing for a major election year. Here is a look at voter-registration numbers, as of Dec. 31.

Lafayette County Dairy Farmers Struggle As Milk Consumption Sours

March 29, 2019 Business and development

Just a few years ago, there were 20-30 dairy farms scattered across Lafayette County. Today, after steep declines in milk consumption have left many of these farms bankrupt, only about six remain.

County Animal Shelter Kill Rates on Downward Trend for North Central Florida Counties

April 24, 2018 Animals

Public records for county animal shelters show that in recent years, euthanasia rates for cats and dogs have, for the most part, been on a downward trend in North Central Florida.

School Boards: A Part-Time Job With Full-Time Duties?

March 15, 2018 Education, Untold Florida

What school boards are responsible for, how does the school board system work and how much do school board members get paid?

Roundup of 2016 Winners from 49 Contested Races In North Central Florida

November 9, 2016 Florida Votes

This story completes our guide, Florida Votes 2016, a coverage of all races up to and through the Nov. 8 election.

Early Voting By The Numbers In North Central Florida

October 31, 2016 Government and politics

Republicans have a slight statewide lead over Democrats in ballots cast thus far: about 1,509,903 to 1,501,075.

Where To Early Vote In North Central Florida

October 25, 2016 Government and politics

Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.

Republican Vote-By-Mail Ballots Leading In North Central Florida

October 24, 2016 Government and politics

Out of the 41,585 vote-by-mail ballots across 11 North Central Florida counties, 18,346 voted Republican, 17,405 Democrat, 4,553 no party affiliation and 1,281 other.