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….
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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…
Despite delay, Lafayette shares details on proposed $132 million school campus
Danny Federico [email protected] What Lafayette County School District administrators expected to be the first step toward constructing a new school campus instead became an announcement of another year of waiting. During the…
Lafayette Commission continue flood improvement work
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 9, 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…
Live Oak City Council moves through land use appeal, fee changes and budget planning
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council met on Tuesday, June 9, addressing a full agenda that included a judicial land- use appeal, updates to the planning and zoning fee…
White Springs Town Council addresses concerns over May Day price tag
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 9, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with an amendment to the agenda, adding discussion on a contract…
Months later, questions remain as Branford revisits fire department proposal
Danny Federico [email protected] During their Tuesday, June 9, regular meeting, Branford Town Council members moved forward with the early stages of annexation for a proposed Ellianos Coffee location and held an extended…
Jennings Town Council members take oaths
Rick Patrick Riverbend Newspaper Prior to getting down to the business at hand for the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, June 2, three members of the council took…
Students honored at Suwannee School Board meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] Although schools are officially out for the summer, districts are still working hard to tie up loose ends and prepare for the upcoming season. This includes the Suwannee County…
Street racing concerns raised during Hamilton County Commission meeting
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 2, a citizen approached the commissioners with concerns over street racing she said…
Suwannee Commissioners hear concerns about cell phone towers and privacy issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2, 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…
Suwannee Commissioners lift burn ban across county
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes a…
Lafayette Commissioners approve bid for County Road 400 resurfacing
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 26, 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…
Jasper City Council looks forward to the future with city plans
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, May 21, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council approving the agenda for the evening. After that, council…
