Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, March 20, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law, aiming to tackle homelessness while prioritizing public safety across Florida. The legislation mandates that counties ensure homeless…
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Governor DeSantis signs HB 3 social media bill
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a move to safeguard children from the potential harms of social media, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 into law on Monday, March 25. The legislation prohibits children…
Hamilton County Commissioners vote to make animal control a full time position and imposes moratorium on RVs
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners convened for its regular session on Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. The Recreation Department announced the award of the stage bid…
Suwannee Commissioners address RV park concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began as usual before heading into the approval of the…
Suwannee County School Board highlights some of district’s brightest stars
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 26, the Suwannee County School Board recognized several of the district’s brightest stars. The meeting began with an introduction to the…
Lafayette Commissioners select roofing company for first district community center
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 26, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After a quick board of adjustments meetings, the commission moved to public…
Suwannee commissioners address concerns about illegal dumping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 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 before…
Town of White Springs deliberates fiscal matters and law enforcement concerns
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Town of White Springs convened for its rescheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19, with Mayor Anita Rivers presiding over the proceedings at Town Hall. The meeting, which began…
Lafayette County School Board honors exceptional students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, the Lafayette County School Board celebrated the remarkable contributions of six individuals within the district. Each month, the district recognizes…
Lafayette commissioners approve multiple agreements
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the department head reports. First to report was…
Hamilton County School Board reviews textbook adoption and recognizes student achievements
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School Board convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12, with a focus on community input and student achievements. A significant portion of the…
White Springs Town Council meeting cancellation raises concerns among residents
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Frustration simmered among residents of White Springs after the town council abruptly cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12, without providing timely notification, leaving many citizens feeling…
Branford Town Council receives fire department update
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During it’s Tuesday, March 12, regular meeting, the Branford Town Council received an update on the volunteer fire department’s status. Chief Robert Yates stood before the council and explained…
Live Oak City Council deliberates spring cleaning initiatives, sewer tap fees and annexation challenges
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several key items were up for discussion during the Live Oak City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Spring Cleaning City Manager Larry Sessions brought the first item…
Jay Daigle wins Jasper City Council District 3
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper City Council held its election on Tuesday, March 5, and Jay Daigle emerged triumphant, securing the District 3 seat after garnering 22 votes, while his opponent, Jennifer Gisonni,…
Hamilton County School Board honors employees and teachers of the year
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School Board celebrated excellence in education during its School Related Employees of the Year Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday, March 14, at the Ernest Courtoy Civic…
Jay Daigle wins Jasper City Council District 3
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper City Council held its election on Tuesday, Mar. 5, and Jay Daigle emerged triumphant, securing the District 3 seat after garnering 22 votes, while his opponent, Jennifer Gissoni,…
