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…
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News for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties.
Daylight saving time may become permanent
Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News The U.S. House of Representatives voted recently by a large margin to make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The measure, appropriately enough named the “Sunshine Protection…
Live Oak Fire Department beginning switch to new firefighter schedule
Christian Peterson [email protected] First responders have very unique schedules compared to most workers, often spending days on duty at a time. These long shifts can contribute to exhaustion, affecting both physical and…
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…
Branford sanctuary founders indicted in Ohio child abuse case
Danny Federico [email protected] The founders of Branford’s Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary have been indicted on multiple felony charges in Ohio after a grand jury accused them of abusing two minor children…
Branford High School Volleyball tryouts set for July 27
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Volleyball season is just around the corner, and Branford High School (BHS) is preparing to welcome athletes back to the court for tryouts on Monday, July 27, at…
Suwannee Middle School Volleyball Program announces open gym and tryouts
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee Middle School (SMS) is gearing up for another volleyball season, with open gym sessions underway and official tryouts scheduled for the week of Monday, July 27. Student-athletes…
Inaugural Red, White and Blue golf tournament held
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Suwannee Country Club held its inaugural Red, White and Blue golf tournament on Saturday, July 11, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This event was in benefit of…
Free fiber optics boot camp available, application deadline July 24
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals interested in starting a career in the fast-growing broadband telecommunications industry have an opportunity to receive free training next month through CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s FiberOptiX Bootcamp. The…
Six reappointed to North Florida College board
Rick Patrick Riverbend News It was recently announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed six members to continue serving on the Board of Trustees for North Florida College (NFC). Those reappointed…
Chicken plate fundraiser to be held in support of Sgt. Todd Robinson
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News Sgt. Todd Robinson of the Hamilton Correctional Institution has been courageously battling cancer, and the community is coming together to show their support on Friday, Aug. 14. Chicken…
SRRC Memorial Barrel Race to support new scholarship program
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The spirit of competition will take center stage on Friday, Aug. 28, as the Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) hosts its Memorial Barrel Race at 9132 254th Ter.,…
Jail Report 7.13 – 7.20
Lafayette County July 16 Venita Pugh, violation of probation July 19 Kathryn Hollenbeck, trespassing, drug possession, drug equipment possession, resist officer Hamilton County July 13 Scott Allan Calahan, possess controlled substance without…
Mayo Town Council hears about apprenticeship program
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, July 13, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council adopting its agenda for the evening. After that, council…
Hamilton County Schools reflect on improved grades
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, July 14, the board heard from administrators of both Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) and…
Branford Town Council to consider banning dogs at Greenway festivals
Danny Federico [email protected] Whether dogs should be allowed at festivals held on the Suwannee River Greenway will be up for discussion next month after concerns were raised during the regular Branford Town…
Lafayette County Commissioners discuss tenant issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 14, 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…