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….
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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-…
Lafayette Commission celebrates lineworkers, recognizes child abuse prevention
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioner Andrew Branche was present via a phone call. The meeting began with…
White Springs Town Council approves resolutions to streamline purchasing process
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 14, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of minutes from two special called council meetings, a…
Hamilton County Commission approves land use fees increases
Rick Patrick [email protected] During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 7, the commissioners approved a number of requested changes in fees associated with Land…
Suwannee Commissioners approve new plan with Stevia manufacturer
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting before…
White Springs voters to decide on charter amendments April 28
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters in the Town of White Springs will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 28, for a municipal referendum election that will determine the fate of several proposed…
Lafayette Commission approve multiple road upgrade plans
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, March 24, 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…