Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 62-year-old Live Oak woman was pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 6:32 p.m. on Monday, June 17, in Suwannee County. According to the Florida…
Prueter asks for your vote for Hamilton County Property Appraiser
I’m Samantha Prueter, a fifth-generation Floridian. Over 19 years ago, my family and I fell in love with the rural farming community of Hamilton County and its breathtaking beauty when we moved…
Stolen backhoe foils ATM theft in Lafayette County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Shortly after 4 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, a deputy with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), while on patrol, observed a stolen backhoe at the Lafayette State Bank…
Two arrested for possession and transmission of child pornography
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Benjamin Gerard Smith, a 57-year-old Live Oak resident and former employee at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School, and 57-year-old Starke resident Donald Howard were arrested by the Florida Department of…
Missing 12-year-old found safe after intensive search
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail. com The search for a missing Live Oak boy came to an end on Saturday, June 22, after an intensive two-day search. Twelve-year-old Scott Koehn had been missing since…
Triple homicide suspect killed in Hamilton County shootout
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A fatal shooting occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 25, in Hamilton County involving a homicide suspect who was the subject of a statewide alert. Just before…
Help send the Trojans to FCA Team Camp
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School’s football team is actively fundraising to attend the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Team Camp at Warner University in Lake Wales, Fla., in July. The…
HCHS Cheerleading interest meeting to be held
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All Hamilton County High School (HCHS) students interested in being a part of the 2024-25 Trojan Cheer Team are welcome to attend the cheerleading interest meeting scheduled for Monday,…
Juneteenth: Celebrating the path to freedom
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” – Desmond Tutu, Human Rights Activist Known as one of America’s oldest holidays, Juneteenth…
Incoming sixth graders invited to Summer Bridge program
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Middle school is a scary place – new people, new teachers and a completely new school. The Hamilton County School District (HCSD) is providing an opportunity for upcoming sixth…
Hamilton holds senior signing ceremony
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 14, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) held a senior signing ceremony. The event was an opportunity for many of the school’s seniors to sign their certificates…
Explore faith with Bible summer fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please, share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
Worship with “Sunday Night Alive”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Oasis Church of Branford will be host to “Sunday Night Alive,” an evening of worship and praise, on Sunday, June 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Three young men,…
Gilbert Macias to speak at New Harmony United Methodist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 30. Macias is a concert pianist, and will be providing a…
100 years ago this month: Historical events from June 1924
Metro Contributor The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924. • Austrian…