Katherine Allen Contributor Tropical Storm Bertha is a good reminder that if you haven’t gotten hurricane season supplies, now is the time! The recommendation for water is one (1) gallon of water…
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Rotary Club of Live Oak donates hygiene items to Suwannee School District
On Monday, July 20, the Rotary Club of Live Oak presented hygiene items to Suwannee County School District Homeless Student Liaison Briana Stevens Zonnevylle. The goal of the drive was to provide…
Branford Camera Club returns to Gateway Art Gallery for third annual photography show
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Branford Camera Club will return to the Gateway Art Gallery in Lake City, Fla., this August for its third annual Photography Show and Competition, showcasing a diverse…
HCHS Class of 1976 to celebrate 50-year reunion
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion on Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Jasper Civic Center, located…
Lulu’s Law seeks to protect beachgoers
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she was attacked by a shark while swimming at Rosemary Beach on June 7, 2024. The beach is located in Walton County, Fla….
Florida Spectrum Alert now in effect
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety and…
Decorated combat veteran and best-selling author Harry R. Martinez to present leadership seminar at Live Oak Public Library
Lana McAra Contributor Leadership is easy to discuss in theory. It is far more difficult when lives depend on your split-second decisions. Retired Sergeant Major Harry R. Martinez, best-selling author of “One…
Sheena Rickerson makes history while continuing a life of service
Hailey Waldo Riverbend New Sheena Rickerson was officially sworn in as the Third Judicial Circuit’s representative during The Florida Bar Annual Convention, becoming the first female governor in the circuit’s history. Interestingly,…
Jail Report 7.20 – 7.27
Lafayette County July 22 Max Law, failure to appear Hamilton County July 20 Nikolay Pluzhnik, operate motor vehicle without valid license Tomas Cruz Gallegos, probation violation July 21 Charles Houston Flemming, out-of-state…
Live Oak Library to host community program on Flock cameras
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Residents who have questions about the Flock camera system used throughout Suwannee County will have an opportunity to learn more during a community information program at the Live…
Celestial events in August
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, August has some exciting celestial events in store, including a meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse. • Aug….
Erosion repairs at Alapaha Commerce Center addressed by Hamilton Commissioners
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 21, the commissioners discussed soil erosion occurring at the Alapaha Commerce Center. The…
Hamilton County School Board considers budget
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During a special meeting of the Hamilton County School Board on Wednesday, July 22, board members took their first look at the budget for the 2026-27 school year….
Live Oak City Council swears in officials, sets budget timeline and tackles growth
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council held a lengthy and eventful meeting on Tuesday, July 14, welcoming newly elected officials, addressing public concerns, approving several zoning and redevelopment measures,…
Lafayette school board approves teacher salary plan tied to new state funding
Danny Federico [email protected] During their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, members of the Lafayette County School Board outlined how the district will distribute its teacher salary-increase allocation for the upcoming school…
White Springs Town Council approve multiple new ordinances
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 14, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with changes to the agenda. Mayor Tonja Brown requested that an…
HCSO adds new inmate transport van
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has recently added a new inmate transport van to its fleet, replacing an older vehicle to improve the safety and efficiency of inmate transportation. According to the…