Danny Federico [email protected] During their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, members of the Lafayette County School Board outlined how the district will distribute its teacher salary-increase allocation for the upcoming school…
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Mayo Town Council hears about apprenticeship program
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, July 13, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council adopting its agenda for the evening. After that, council…
Hamilton County Schools reflect on improved grades
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, July 14, the board heard from administrators of both Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) and…
Branford Town Council to consider banning dogs at Greenway festivals
Danny Federico [email protected] Whether dogs should be allowed at festivals held on the Suwannee River Greenway will be up for discussion next month after concerns were raised during the regular Branford Town…
Lafayette County Commissioners discuss tenant issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Data center moratorium proposed by the Town of Jennings
Rick Patrick Riverbend News Following the lead of many other rural communities, including Madison County, the Jennings Town Council is proposing a moratorium on data center construction within the town limits. During…
Hamilton County faces tighter budget
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 7, the commissioners heard from County Auditor Ken Daniels. In his report, Daniels…
Lafayette Commission holds meeting before Fourth of July weekend
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 30, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its second meeting of the month. Due to a conference, the meeting was held one week…
NEW FLORIDA EMERGENCY ALERT: Spectrum
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety and…
Mayo man injured in Taylor County crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A 55-year-old Mayo man was left in serious condition after his sport utility vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in Taylor County. According to the Florida Highway…
Drought conditions reveal new springs along the Suwannee River
SRWMD Contributor While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) staff to…
Suwannee Commissioners detail issue regarding stopping construction of data centers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the Tuesday,…
Suwannee School Board approves instructional materials, RIVEROAK nursing agreements
Danny Federico [email protected] During its Tuesday, June 23, regular meeting, the Suwannee County School Board approved instructional materials, contracts and operational items, including agreements tied to RIVEROAK Technical College’s expanding nursing program….
Suwannee Commissioners discuss moratorium on data centers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, followed…
Jasper City Council swears in two new officers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, June 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council approving the agenda for the evening. After that, the…
Hamilton County Commissioners approve dump truck purchase
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 16, the commissioners approved the purchase of a new dump truck from Kenworth…
For these Florida counties, eliminating property taxes would mean “a dismemberment of vital services”
William March Contributor This article originally appeared in November of 2025 on the floridatrident.org website. It is being reprinted here with permission. Since it was originally published, the Florida Legislature has approved…