Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 24, Florida Agriculture Law Enforcement officers in Suwannee County made a major drug bust. According to a report from Florida Agriculture Law Enforcement, the incident began…
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Ellianos raising funds for Live Oak child battling cancer
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Ellianos Coffee in Live Oak is asking the community to rally behind a local child battling cancer through a special fundraising campaign called “Evangeline’s Fight.” The campaign invites customers…
Co-founder of the Madison County Carrier Mary Ellen Greene passes away
Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…
Former Madison County officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Lafayette receives million-dollar grant for flooding issues
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Three arrested in vehicle crash and assault
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle accident and assault that took place near Jennings. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, on…
Branford council weighs county fire services proposal, votes to begin drafting agreement
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford Town Council met twice this month — during a workshop on Monday, Jan. 5, and again at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 — to continue…
MISSING SCSO continues to seek information on whereabouts of 13-year-old girl
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is continuing to investigate the disappearance of 13-year-old Live Oak resident Elizabeth Fortescue. Fortescue was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 25, after last…
Bullock sentencing postponed to Feb. 2
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Jason Andrew Bullock will remain in the Suwannee County Jail for the next few weeks, as his sentencing hearing has been postponed, according to Assistant State Attorney Phillip Kelley….
State tries to clear confusion over new license plate law
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Confusion continues to exist over a new state law that makes it a criminal offense to cover any part of a vehicle’s license plate, whether the obstruction is intentional…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
Gulfport man killed in single-vehicle accident
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A 32 year old Gulfport, Miss., man was killed on Thursday, Dec. 18, while riding in a vehicle driven by a 50 year old Miami man. According to the…
Suwannee awarded $38 million in grant funding
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 18, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a total of $311 million in awards to improve infrastructure across 37 Florida communities, including Suwannee County and the City of…
Foodway theft results in arrests of three former employees
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jasper Foodway was recently victim to a theft ring allegedly led by three former employees of the store. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrest report,…
One step closer: Progress on kennels at Hamilton County Animal Control
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) took over animal control from the county in October, the goal was to improve overall operations for county residents. Since taking over,…
Search warrant leads to big drug/ firearm bust
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the night of Sunday, Dec. 7, the Criminal Investigations Division of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit, executed…
W.B. Howland looking for information regarding break in
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org During the night of Sunday, Nov. 30, and early morning of Monday, Dec. 1, an unidentified individual or individuals broke into W.B. Howland’s truss plant. The suspect(s) broke into…