Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, the Live Oak City Council addressed a packed agenda. Discussions included payroll problems, a proposed tobacco and vape ban in public…
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Hamilton County Commissioners lift mandatory burn ban
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners considered lifting the ban on all outside burning. The ban had been in…
White Springs Town Council passes multiple resolutions looking to the future
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 12, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the agenda. The only change that the council…
Lafayette County school start times to remain unchanged next year
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, with the evening beginning with recognitions of the district’s four Students of the Month. Each month,…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
Missy’s Law and HB 1159 have been signed into state law
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Missy’s Law (HB 445) and HB 1159 into Florida Law, making them set to go into effect on Wednesday, July 1….
Mayor Davis proclaims May 20 as Florida’s Emancipation Day
During the Live Oak City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 12, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis issued a proclamation formally recognizing Wednesday, May 20, as Florida’s Emancipation Day. Pictured, from left to…
Lafayette commissioners approve $5.3 million cap for jail renovations
Rick Patrick Riverbend News The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, May 12, to establish a $5.3 million cap for planned renovations to the Lafayette County Jail, moving forward…
Federal programs showing success for Hamilton County students
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, May 12, Peggy Hasty, Coordinator of Federal Programs for the school district, gave a presentation…
Branford council renews local option gas tax agreement, celebrates cancellation of Water First project
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council met briefly on Tuesday, May 12, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The evening began with council members amending the agenda to add discussion and…
Suwannee County School Board approves half-cent sales tax referendum for November ballot
Danny Federico [email protected] During their Tuesday, April 28, regular meeting, members of the Suwannee County School Board took a moment to honor their student ambassadors before discussing a proposed referendum election regarding…
Town of Jennings and Hamilton County continue EMS negotiations
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, May 5, there was much discussion regarding an interlocal agreement between the Town and Hamilton County for…
Suwannee Commissioners welcome new emergency management director, Sharon Hingson
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 5, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Lafayette County School Board approves exploring self-insured options
Danny Federico [email protected] A variety of topics were discussed during the regular Lafayette County School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 21, including student recognitions, a scholarship opportunity for local students, and employee…
Lafayette Commission tour new annex building
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 28, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The commissioners first opened as the board of adjustments to consider two…
Suwannee Commissioners welcome new Grant Project Administrator and Emergency Management Director
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 21, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Following the approval of the minutes, the board turned to its time-…