Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, correctional institutions across Florida participate in K-9 tracking exercise. This year, the event was held in Brooksville, Fla., where 11 different departments gathered to show off their…
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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…
Bill would prohibit firing guns in residential areas
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Celebrants who discharge firearms in residential areas during festive or other occasions will be hard put to do so in the future, should a proposed bill in the current…
Will the flamingo become Florida’s official state bird?
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s always interesting to see what legislation lawmakers will propose during a legislative session. Currently in the Agriculture, Conservation and Resiliency Subcommittee is House Bill 753, which seeks to…
Jay Daigle wins Jasper City Council District 3
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper City Council held its election on Tuesday, March 5, and Jay Daigle emerged triumphant, securing the District 3 seat after garnering 22 votes, while his opponent, Jennifer Gisonni,…
Hamilton County School Board honors employees and teachers of the year
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School Board celebrated excellence in education during its School Related Employees of the Year Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday, March 14, at the Ernest Courtoy Civic…
Benefit auction for Lainey Holtzclaw to be held Saturday, March 23
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the Wednesday, March 13, edition of the Riverbend News, it was incorrectly stated that there would be a benefit auction on Sunday, March 17, for Lainey Holtzclaw, the…
Three dead, one injured in Lafayette County: Suspect in custody
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Thursday, March 14, at 9:31 a.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received a 911 call. Deputies responded to an address on Southwest Willow Street, in…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs carry with…
Aldi’s acquisition of Winn Dixie moving forward
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, including 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarket stores, continues moving forward, with the acquisition expected to be completed in the near future. The latest move…
Governor DeSantis announces more than $10 million in hurricane relief coming to tri-county area
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a substantial allocation of over $66 million in funding aimed at aiding Florida communities affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia….
Friends and family unite to support toddler following tragic loss
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Amidst the tragic loss of 30-year-old Blake Reaves, who was murdered on Saturday, March 2, members of the community are turning their attention to the care of her three-year-old…
Live Oak Fire Department hosts fundraiser for Jade Cato family
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Fire Department is rallying the community to support the Cato family during a challenging time. Nine-year-old Jade Cato, daughter of Jamie and Wade Cato, has recently…
Community comes together to support the Holtzclaw family amidst infant’s rare diagnosis
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford community is rallying behind Darbi Holtzclaw and her infant daughter, Lainey, as they navigate the challenges of a recent diagnosis. Lainey, just a few months old, has…
Neighbors shed light on Live Oak murder case
The body of Blake Reaves, a 30-year-old resident of Dalton Place Apartments on Howard Street in Live Oak, was discovered in her apartment on Saturday afternoon, March 2, leaving the community reeling….
Bulldogs grapple with glory at wrestling state championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School Bulldogs’ wrestling team fought for the title of state champions from Thursday, Feb. 29, until Saturday, March 2. Eight Bulldogs found themselves in contention for…
Tragedy strikes local Vietnam Veteran: Home consumed by flames, resulting in fatalities
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A devastating house fire on Sunday, Feb. 11, claimed two lives and has left local Vietnam Veteran Arthur Smith with the arduous task of rebuilding his life from the…