Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners convened for its regular sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday. March 5, addressing a wide array of crucial issues impacting the…
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Jennings City Council addresses key issues in March meeting
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 5, to discuss important matters affecting the community. From concerns over discrepancies between the Unimax and…
Suwannee commissioners discuss right of way property procurement
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 5, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board quickly turned to public comment, with the first speaker being…
Branford Town Council tackles fire department discussion in special workshop
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a continuation of the discussion regarding deficiencies in the Branford Volunteer Fire Department’s (BVFD) certifications, the Branford Town Council held a special workshop on Friday, Feb. 23. The…
Senator Charles Williams Lane unveiled at Branford Elementary School
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Suwannee County School Board came together prior to its regular meeting to pay tribute to former Florida State Senator Charles Williams, dedicating the road…
Live Oak City Council votes 3-2 to continue water fluoridation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Concerned residents spoke up during the Tuesday, Feb. 13, regular meeting of the Live Oak City Council to voice their opinions on the ongoing inclusion of fluoride in the…
Lafayette commission ends state of emergency
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began as normal, with the approval of last meeting’s minutes,…
Suwannee commissioners discuss cell tower concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board quickly moved into its first public hearing regarding a special…
White Springs Town Council satisfies 2021- 2022 financial report requirement imposed following Joint Legislative Committee penalty
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the White Springs Town Council held its regular monthly meeting. Mayor Anita Rivers presided over the meeting. The meeting began with CPA Richard Powell delivering…
Lafayette County School Board commends exceptional students and educators
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Lafayette County School Board celebrated the remarkable contributions of six individuals within the district. Each month, the district recognizes four…
Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners approve salary adjustments
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting chaired by Richie McCoy. The meeting opened with UF/IFAS Extension Agent Greg Hicks proposing…
Branford Town Council grapples with volunteer fire department certification crisis
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council convened on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in a session marked by heated exchanges and urgent discussions surrounding the certification status of the local volunteer fire department….
Town of Mayo approves new planning and zoning councilmember
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 12, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began as normal, heading into old business after approving the agenda and minutes….
Lafayette Board of Commission approve new committee
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting quickly moved into the department head reports, starting with Marcus…
Suwannee Commissioners elect to look at different property for fire station
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting quickly turned to an update from Tim Parsens with Liberty…
Jennings Town Council grapples with contractor payment post-hurricane cleanup
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council was subject to a heated debate during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Andre Jackson, owner of Jackson Tractor Work LLC, addressed the council…
Suwannee school board tackles administrative contracts, school lane naming and Chairman’s retirement
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several notable items were discussed during the Tuesday, Jan. 23 regular Suwannee County School Board meeting. Three-year Administrative Contracts In the process of approving the consent agenda, school board…
