Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred in Hamiton County on US Highway 41 near the intersection of NW 96th Place on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at approximately 1:18 p.m., resulting in…
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Homicide investigation ongoing in Lafayette County
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a possible homicide. Deputies were dispatched to the scene, where a Hispanic male subject…
School bus rear-ended in early morning collision
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A collision involving a pickup truck and a school bus occurred this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the intersection of County Road 152 and County Road 141 in Hamilton…
Vehicle fire causes traffic delays on I-75 near White Springs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County fire crews responded to a significant vehicle fire at approximately 11:06 a.m. on Interstate 75 northbound, which has continued to cause substantial traffic delays. The disabled vehicle…
Jasper City Council moves forward into the new age
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, with the addition of a discussion…
Suwannee Department of Health issues rabies alert
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of…
Raid conducted on illegal gambling cafes in White Springs community
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, April 10, residents in White Springs witnessed the Florida Gaming Control Commission’s (FGCC) Division of Gaming Enforcement, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, executing search warrants…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office assists in investigation of Touch By an Angel Childcare
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has assisted in the ongoing investigation into Touch by an Angel Learning Academy, according to a press release from the Columbia County Sheriff’s…
Three dead, one injured in Lafayette County incidents; one suspect in custody
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Contributor At 9:31 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received a 911 call. The LCSO responded to an address on Southwest Willow…
Suwannee school board takes care of end-of-the-year business
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, Dec. 12, for its regular meeting. The meeting opened with two public hearings: one regarding a final review of additions and…
Jasper City Council offers city manager job to new candidate
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The room was packed, as the meeting would consist of interviews for the city manager…
Unleashing the Truth Part 1: Allegations of animal neglect spark outrage in Jasper community
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recent social media posts regarding the status of animals in Hamilton County Animal Control, located in Jasper, have led to a controversy. The posts, which include a photo of…
Hamilton Animal Control scandal ends with hope for animals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County Animal Control, based in Jasper, has come under fire online following the circulation of rumors about the status of many of the animals, including an alleged photo…
*IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT HURRICANE IDALIA*
SANDBAGS AVAILABLE Bring your own shovel; bags and sand are free. LOCATIONS: Lafayette County Mayo Community Center, located at 138 SW Community Cir. Limit 25 bags per household. Hamilton County Hamilton County…
Body found in Suwannee County – SCSO working on attaining positive identification
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible deceased female at the northbound intersection of Interstate 10…
High Speed chase ends in collision
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