Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported mental health crisis involving a male subject on Friday, Aug. 7, with the situation ultimately resolved peacefully after a…
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News for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties.
Community rallies behind veteran and service dog after van fire
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community is rallying around James Mugweru, a Marine veteran who is working to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed the van he had been…
Ellie’s Benefit Barrel Race to raise funds for local cowgirl
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News On Saturday, Aug. 15, in Jasper, Ellie’s Benefit Barrel Race will take place to help a local cowgirl receive the medical treatments she needs to get back in…
Remembering Suwannee: Early cracker meals, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we continue our look at what is commonly referred to as Cracker fare, the food of the early American settlers of Suwannee County and the rest of…
Alapaha Commerce Center erosion repairs still discussed
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, members of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners continued discussion on how to handle erosion problems at the Alapaha…
Lane closures expected this week
The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 14: Hamilton County: Nighttime lane closures on Interstate 75…
From pews to providers
Danny Federico [email protected] In rural communities, people struggling with mental health or substance misuse may not always turn to a doctor or counselor first. Sometimes, they go to their pastor. That connection…
Hamilton County comes together to help children learn a skill that could save their lives
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor This summer, something remarkable happened in Hamilton County. What began as an idea to provide local children with access to quality swim instruction became a true community-wide effort, demonstrating…
Know Before You Vote: Billy White, Sr., candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Billy White, Sr., and I am running for the opportunity to serve the people of District 2 as your next Suwannee County Commissioner. Since July of 1975 after meeting…
Know Before You Vote: Walter “Shea” DeLoach, candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Walter “Shea” DeLoach, and I am asking for your support as your next Suwannee County Commissioner for District 2. I am a lifelong Suwannee County resident, farm raised, and…
Know Before You Vote: Timothea Scott, candidate for Hamilton County School Board District 4
My name is Timothea Scott, and I am honored to be a candidate for Hamilton County School Board Member, District 4. I was born and raised in White Springs, Florida, where I…
UPDATE – Found Safe: Family searching for missing 20-year-old
Danny Federico [email protected] [Friday, Aug. 7] As of Friday morning, Aug. 7, 20-year-old Joseph “JJ” Lumley was found safe. [Thursday, Aug. 6] The family of a missing 20-year-old man is asking for…
Community rallies around young rodeo champion battling rare autoimmune disease
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News What began as a promising rodeo career for 12-year-old Ellie Cantey has become a courageous fight for her health, but friends, family and the local equestrian community are…
Bomb squad called to suspicious device in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] A suspicious device discovered near 2nd Street and Hillman Avenue in Live Oak prompted a call for assistance from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad on Tuesday, July…
Early voting begins Aug. 8 for 2026 Primary Election
Danny Federico [email protected] Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will begin on Saturday, Aug. 8, for residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Voters will have through Saturday, Aug. 15, to…
Kennedy Kafka brings home national honors, thanks community for unwavering support
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News For Live Oak’s own Kennedy Kafka, stepping onto the national pageant stage for the first time became an unforgettable experience filled with accomplishments and gratitude. The daughter of…
Ellianos donates $2,900 to Jim Waldrip
Christian Peterson [email protected] Ellianos has been operating for six years in Live Oak. Over that time, the company has solidified itself as a committed part of the community. One way it has…