Hamilton County Sherriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Saturday, Oct. 1, until Saturday, Dec. 31, in Hamilton…
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County health departments to provide lifesaving Naloxone to reduce substance abuse deaths
Florida DOH Contributor On Wednesday, Aug. 31, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced an initiative to ensure readily available access to Naloxone, a lifesaving medication that…
Local mayors sign proclamations for Constitution Week
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Sept. 17, 1787, 39 brave men formed and signed the United States Constitution. In doing so, they codified the liberties, freedoms and God-given rights of all Americans, later…
Have you been a victim of a swimming pool scam?
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A swimming pool construction company, Quality Pools and Patio, in Valdosta has been accused of scamming customers in South Georgia and North Florida. According to a report from WCTV,…
Vehicle strikes pedestrian in Suwannee County
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Sept. 3, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) struck and killed an Old Town man walking with his bicycle along US 27 in Suwannee County. According to a…
“Rainbow fentanyl” targets youngsters
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In an alarmingly disturbing twist to the fentanyl drug crisis gripping the United States, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is warning citizens about brightly-colored pills laced with the deadly…
One dead, two injured in Lafayette County shooting
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Aug. 27, the L ayette County Communications Center received a call reporting a shooting on SW Van Buren Road. According to a release from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s…
Two juveniles flee SCSO after vehicle theft
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits a felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or is transferred to…
Governor Ron DeSantis awards $1.9 million to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Governor Ron DeSantis visited Suwannee County with a special gift on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Suwannee County citizens, business owners and government employees filed into the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative…
Branford Town Council debates dropping employee spousal insurance
Danny Federicoreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council held a budget meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of Branford Town Hall, located at 502 SW Suwannee Ave., in…
Robber sentenced to 30 years
Rick Patrickreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A robbery and pursuit that included a high-speed chase at speeds of 100 miles per hour, or more, has concluded with a Madison County man being sentenced to 30 years…
Murder victim found in burned vehicle
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…
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…