Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Those navigating the challenges of loss are invited to attend Mourning to Morning: The Rise Back to Purpose During Grief, a special community program presented by Jennifer Raulerson,…
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News for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties.
Jail Report
Lafayette County July 8 Bertha Allen, possess controlled substance without prescription July 9 Hal Lewis Jr., out-of-county warrant July 10 Quaniesha Robinson, two counts aggravated battery, simple battery Laketrice Smith, simple battery…
Data center moratorium proposed by the Town of Jennings
Rick Patrick Riverbend News Following the lead of many other rural communities, including Madison County, the Jennings Town Council is proposing a moratorium on data center construction within the town limits. During…
Hamilton County faces tighter budget
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 7, the commissioners heard from County Auditor Ken Daniels. In his report, Daniels…
Lafayette Commission holds meeting before Fourth of July weekend
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 30, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its second meeting of the month. Due to a conference, the meeting was held one week…
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NEW FLORIDA EMERGENCY ALERT: Spectrum
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…
Miami man killed in I-75 crash in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] A 34-year-old Miami man was killed early Sunday morning, July 5, after his pickup truck struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer along Interstate 75 in Hamilton County. According…
Dump truck strikes I-10 overpass in Suwannee County
Danny Federico [email protected] A dump truck struck the County Road 795 overpass on Interstate 10 Monday morning after its raised bed collided with the bridge, temporarily closing all eastbound traffic while emergency…
Drought conditions reveal new springs along the Suwannee River
SRWMD Contributor While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) staff to…
School grades announced: Lafayette remains among Florida’s best; Suwannee holds steady, Hamilton sees major improvement
Danny Federico [email protected] Florida’s annual school grades showed a mixed picture along the Suwannee River, with Lafayette County once again ranking among the state’s elite districts, Suwannee County maintaining its “B” district…
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
NFC Foundation awards scholarships to HCHS seniors
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Foundation proudly recognized several outstanding Hamilton County High School (HCHS) seniors during its annual scholarship awards program, helping students take the next step…
Suwannee Commissioners detail issue regarding stopping construction of data centers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the Tuesday,…
The Weeks family’s miracle and need for help on the road to recovery
Christian Peterson [email protected] Teisha Weeks is a waitress at Ken’s, but more importantly, she is a mother. Recently, her 11-year-old son, Jaxson, was involved in a serious accident. The family is now…
Hamilton County 12U All Stars Softball Takes States Championship
Rick Patrick Riverbend News For the girls on the Hamilton County 12U All Stars softball team, winning state championships is nothing new. According to head coach Pablo Garcia, this same team of…
Hamilton County 16U baseball wins state
Rick Patrick Riverbend News After going undefeated in both the district and state tournaments, the Hamilton County Recreation Department 16U baseball team is moving on to the national level. They will be…