Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Following two days of testimony, Desmond Leon Gibbons learned his fate inside the Hamilton County Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as a jury found him guilty of all six…
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Craig Ames sentenced to life for sex crimes
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Craig David Ames appeared in court at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 16, before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle to plead guilty to a series of sex crimes…
Two charged with manslaughter following death of toddler
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com UPDATED: 11:40 a.m., more information included Two Suwannee County residents were charged with negligent manslaughter following the death of a 2 year old child. Christian Nicole Parnell, 33, and…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening soon!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Fair Events Day is set to take place on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Hamilton County Arena. The day will begin with check-in for swine exhibitors…
Single-vehicle accident results in death of Jasper child
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 6, a single vehicle accident in Madison County resulted in the death of a Jasper child. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol,…
Judge Land rejects State Attorney’s plea deal in Bullock case
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 8, Jason Bullock, owner of Apex Metal Building Systems, was set to take a plea deal being offered by the State Attorney’s Office for the Third…
Jennings becomes permanent base for Animal Control
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 1, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on social media the permanent closure of the Jasper Animal Control facility. According to the social media post,…
Victims push back as Bullock prepares to change plea in fraud case
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A former business owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from more than 30 individuals and businesses is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Monday, Sept. 8….
Hole-y moley, it’s a sinkhole!
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A sinkhole developed along U.S. Highway 90 East near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak late afternoon on Monday, Aug. 25, disrupting traffic until Tuesday morning, Aug. 26. According to…
“I want people to look at Alex and see Jesus.” Suwannee County mourns the loss of 19-year-old Alex Mabey
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
Live Oak teen dead after single-vehicle accident
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 20, a single vehicle accident resulted in the death of a Live Oak teen. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, a 19-year-old…
16-year-old killed in Branford crash
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford teen was killed on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 16, following a single-vehicle accident on a hay field near 79th Road and 274th Street. According to a…
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence faces closure due to code violations
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence is facing closure due to issues related to several violations, according to a report written by Suwannee County Code Enforcement Officer Robin Crespo. Despite the order, which…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 12, two Jasper residents were charged following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and its Animal Control Division. Arrested…
Fatal shooting in Hamilton County results in Valdosta man’s arrest
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
HCSO, FDLE joint homicide investigation leads to swift arrests
FDLE Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has arrested Cameron Lee Fine and Josh Tobias Daniel, both 18, in connection to a homicide…
LOPD announces arrests in homicide investigation
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Friday, Feb. 21, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Live Oak Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash in the area of 424 Johnson Ave. Upon…