Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The White Springs Town Council recently broke its own town charter while attempting to fill vacant seats on the council. On Tuesday, May 28, the White Springs Town Council…
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Florida government takes action to prevent scams
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida’s governor and attorney general took action last week, including signing a new law and releasing a consumer alert to help prevent Floridians from being hurt by scams. Gov….
HCSO announces driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will be conducting driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Monday, July 1, until Monday, Sept. 30, in…
Undefeated Suwannee Bombers clinches Top Gun Zone Championship drop a bomb at championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Top Gun Sports USA is an organization dedicated to fostering a love of baseball and softball among younger generations. Recently, one team, the Suwannee Bombers 13u baseball team, participated…
White Springs announces new Mayor
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the White Springs Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 25, the council elected a new mayor from among themselves. Jacqueline Williams, who has been a member of the…
Advent Christian Village resident celebrates 108th birthday
Advent Christian Village Contributor Advent Christian Village (ACV) is proud to celebrate the 108th birthday of Marjorie Zuidema Hoffman, currently the oldest living resident at ACV. Born and raised in Holland, Mich.,…
Undercover sting results in arrest of local convenience store owner
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, June 5, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Criminal Investigation Division and Narcotics Unit conducted a controlled operation that resulted in the arrest of 28 year old…
Florida drivers warned of SunPass scam
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several Florida drivers have been recently receiving scam text messages asking them to pay SunPass fees, and to which the SunPass Customer Service Center and the Florida Attorney General…
SREC opens online applications for electric bill assistance
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Beginning on Wednesday, May 22, the Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) opened its online applications for individuals needing financial assistance with their home electric bills. This program will be…
SCSO warns of crypto scam
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, May 31, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office made an announcement warning the public about a new scam regarding cryptocurrency. “These scams have led to significant financial losses…
Florida schools now able to have voluntary chaplains
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2023, Texas became the first state to pass a law allowing volunteer chaplains in schools. Of course, Florida has been quick to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18,…
It’s a crime to steal signs
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the election season beginning, and more candidates entering political races, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign signs. The…
FDLE releases update on shooting investigation
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) released an update on their investigation and the name of one of the victims of the shooting at Ginnie Springs on Saturday,…
Hamilton Elementary Christian club disbanded
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County Elementary School disbanded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club last month that was formed at the school earlier in the semester. The North Central Florida FCA…
Memorial Day motorcycle accident claims life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a single-vehicle accident in Hamilton County that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old Live Oak woman on Monday, May 27. According…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
Wine soon to be available in nearly four-gallon bottles
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wine drinkers in Florida will soon be able to purchase or sell wine in glass containers up to 15 liters, thanks to a measure that the governor recently signed…