Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the night of Sunday, Dec. 7, the Criminal Investigations Division of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit, executed…
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W.B. Howland looking for information regarding break in
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org During the night of Sunday, Nov. 30, and early morning of Monday, Dec. 1, an unidentified individual or individuals broke into W.B. Howland’s truss plant. The suspect(s) broke into…
SCSO searching for missing 17-year-old
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting help from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Haileigh Leeann Jones Horne, age 17, was last seen on Thursday, Dec….
Christmas on the Square lighted parade rescheduled
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Live Oak’s favorite Christmas event, Christmas on the Square, went off without a hitch. The cold weather and rain didn’t stop anyone from attending the festival. However, it did…
Sweets-N-the-Streets to happen in Jasper
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Christmas celebrations are in full swing, and Hamilton County is not going to be left behind, as the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sweets-N-the-Streets celebration will take place…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed to host Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs will be the spot for Christmas celebrations on Friday, Dec. 12, as Christmas on Bridge Street returns for its fourth annual event. It will…
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…
Lafayette FFA competes at the 98th National FFA Convention
Chad Lyons Contributor The Lafayette Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Evaluation and Meats Evaluation Career Development Event teams represented Florida at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Ind.,…
Hamilton County High School Theatre Troupe astounds at One-Act Festival
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Theater is not as popular as it once was, however, that does not mean that the love for the art form has gone anywhere. There are still plenty out…
GSMS Developers shape up Live Oak’s residential future
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org US Highway 129 in Live Oak is becoming a fast-developing commercial and residential area, attracting companies from across the state and country to do business. While restaurants are seeing…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fund
Laura Young editor@riverbendnews.org Jack Stevens, “Santa” over in Monticello, will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary…
Branford Youth Soccer League opens registration for spring season
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Winter has arrived with all its cold and not-so- snowy glory in Florida. Along with the festivities come the beginning of spring sports, not only at the school level,…
Five students place in Suwannee County Farm Bureau essay contest
Tina Strickland editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Farm Bureau hosted its annual essay contest during Farm-City Week, which saw participation from three local schools. The contest encouraged students to explore the vital connection…
Branford Public Library seeking donations of holiday wrapping paper
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Branford Public Library is always looking for ways to help the community. With the holiday season quickly upon the community, the library is planning on hosting holiday gift…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department collecting donations for JTR Memorial Toy Drive
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Christmas time is also known as the giving season; many people find themselves wanting to help anyone they can and to spread Christmas cheer to everyone. One such opportunity…
Join Helping Hearts of Suwannee County’s Secret Santa initiative
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Helping Hearts of Suwannee County is still seeking community support for its 2025 Christmas Toy Drive. Founded in 2013, the nonprofit organization has provided Christmas presents to more than…
White Springs to host Breakfast with Santa at Stephen Foster State Park
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Families are invited to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 20, during Breakfast With Santa at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. The event will be held…