Lafayette County is located in the north central part of Florida and is part of the Suwannee River Valley. The county seat is Mayo, and the county was established in 1856.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, which is elected from five districts. The county also has a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is elected county-wide. Other county offices include the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, and Clerk of the Circuit Court.

The county is served by the Lafayette County School District, which operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to North Florida Community College, which offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

The county is home to several state parks, including Lafayette Blue Springs State Park, which is known for its crystal-clear spring waters. The county is also home to the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, a scenic hiking and biking trail that follows the Suwannee River for over 100 miles.

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