Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, July 3, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a 67-year-old Live Oak man was hit and killed at 998 U.S. Hwy 90. According to the report from Florida Highway Patrol,…
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District and school grades officially released
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2021-22 school year. In addition, the FDE has also released the results for the…
Staying “LoganStrong”
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Logan Rodriguez is a five-year-old hit-and-run victim and has been in and out of the hospital fighting injuries. Rodriguez was riding his bike around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4,…
Four arrested in drug bust
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, June 23, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was in the midst of investigating recent burglaries and thefts when they arrived at the residence of 34-year-old Joseph Leuschner…
SCSD and SCSO speak out on school shootings
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 24, a terrible tragedy struck Uvalde, Texas, when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos took the lives of multiple children and teachers at Robb Elementary School. The tragedy struck…
Join Riverbend News “Beyond the Polls”
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org 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…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to set up driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’sOfficeContributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Friday, July 1, until Friday, Sept. 30, in Hamilton County.Recognizing the…
Girl attacked by shark at Keaton Beach
Rick PatrickReporter3@riverbendnews.org What was supposed to be a fun afternoon of enjoying the Florida sun near Keaton Beach, in Taylor County, turned tragic when a juvenile was attacked and bitten by a…
Hamilton commissioners discuss redistricting issue
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 7, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began at 9 a.m. and was held at the Hamilton County…
Suwannee County telecommunicators go above and beyond
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 12, a call came into the Suwannee County 911 telecommunications center; Aniyah Baker answered the call. At first, there was no response, but Baker did not…
Walt’s Live Oak Ford hosts fundraiser supporting Star Martinez
Grace McAlister, Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Around 7:28 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a pickup truck collided on County Road 361 in Keaton Beach. According to the report provided…
Mayo clocktower sets tentative
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org Back in December of 2021, the Lafayette County Courthouse clocktower was removed from the courthouse to receive a much-needed restoration. Now, after months of hard work, the restoration is…
Sheriff St. John officially deems Olivia Cauley a Superhero
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Stephanie Cauley has been battling cancer over the last year. Although it has been a struggle for her, her nine-year-old daughter, Olivia Cauley, has been by her side. While…
FDLE investigates officer involved shooting in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 25, in Hamilton County, a Deputy driving a marked police vehicle attempted a lawful traffic stop on a vehicle with a passenger that had active felony…
Joey Pearson retires after 30 years
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Joey Pearson began his professional career at Lafayette High School (LHS) in August of 1991, coaching football, weightlifting and track and field before moving into the Athletic Director position….
DeSantis pledges millions to Lafayette County
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, April 11, Governor Ron DeSantis and his team paid a visit to Lafayette County. Before Gov. DeSantis arrived, his presence was known by the crowd gathering at…
City of Live Oak Council Election results are in
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 3, the City of Live Oak held its election for City Council seats in District 1 and District 4. The highly anticipated election opened its polls…