Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org In the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was contacted about a vehicle fire near the intersection of Northwest County Road 143 and North…
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New Fire zoning may help your homeowner’s insurance
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) gives its insurance service office (ISO) number to the residents of Suwannee County. What does this mean for the residents? The answer is simple,…
One injured in five-vehicle collision
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, five vehicles were involved in a collision in Jennings.According to a report from Florida Highway Patrol, a 2004 Volvo, driven by a…
Man Points Shotgun At Officers
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Aug. 8, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch center received a call about someone driving recklessly in the area of Hamilton County High School on 55th Drive. Deputy…
Tessie Allen accepts District Five City Council seat
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Live Oak City Councilman James Donald “Don” Allen tragically passed away on Saturday, July 16. Allen was born on Aug. 23, 1949, making him 72 years old when he passed,…
Town Talk: Why are schools still doing FSA?
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Rumors have been circulating that schools in the tri-county area are continuing to administer Florida Statewide Assessment (FSA) testing, even though it has been replaced by the Florida Assessment of…
Justin Hernandez and Seth Humphries sign with Thomas University
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Many high school athletes are still looking for homes at the next level with the upcoming school year. However, that search is now over for two Branford Buccaneer greats, Justin…
Withlacoochee River meets standards
Rick Patrickreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, July 29, the Florida Department of Health issued a statement that the precautionary health advisory for the Withlacoochee River had been lifted. This decision was based on results…
Windstream set to bring broadband to Hamilton County
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County is set in rural north Florida, where the internet is outdated compared to today’s technology. For years, unfortunately, the cost outweighed the production of bringing in better service….
Do you recognize this person?
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The pictured individual was photographed at the scene of a burglary in the 9400 block of 105th Drive near Itchetucknee Trailer Park (Ross Trailer Park), according to the Suwannee County…
Hueston Morrill signs with the New York Yankees
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Hueston Morrill is a Suwannee High School graduate class of 2018. As a member of the Bulldogs, Morrill had a storied career, beginning with his ability to perform as a…
Bo Bonds signs with Blue Jays
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Bo Bonds is a Suwannee High School (SHS) graduate and a member of the 2019 Bulldogs baseball Final Four team. Bonds dominated the high school ranks, where he graduated with…
The Mayo clocktower restoration is complete
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County has always had a beautiful courthouse, its crown being a large clocktower on the top. On Dec. 15, 2021 , the clock tower and dome were removed to…
Live Oak loses city councilman
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Live Oak city councilman James Donald “Don” Allen tragically passed away on Saturday, July 16. Allen was born on Aug. 23, 1949, making him 72-years-old when he passed. He was…
“Beyond the Polls” Happening this Thursday
Danny Federicoreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have questions for the people you’re voting for? Come to the first ever “Beyond the Polls” Political Forum hosted by Riverbend News to get all your answers! Meet…
Beyond the Call of Duty honors the late Lonny Hempstead
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, July 2, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Lonny Hempstead was honored by an organization called “Beyond the Call of Duty.” Beyond the Call of Duty is an organization based…
Where is Kelley Brannon? Two years still missing
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Kelley Brannon is a well known name throughout the Suwannee County area. Two years after they were put up, the missing person posters are now faded and hard to read….