Rick Patrick Riverbend News The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, May 12, to establish a $5.3 million cap for planned renovations to the Lafayette County Jail, moving forward…
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Federal programs showing success for Hamilton County students
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, May 12, Peggy Hasty, Coordinator of Federal Programs for the school district, gave a presentation…
American Legion Post 107 to host Memorial Day Ceremony
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 is inviting the community to attend its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, in honor of…
Heritage Oaks RV Resort seeks vendors for Memorial Day Celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Local vendors, crafters and small businesses are invited to take part in an upcoming Memorial Day Celebration at Heritage Oaks RV Resort on Saturday, May 23. The resort…
Recognizing America’s deadliest conflicts
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Many civilians consider all military service personnel as heroes. However, ask any Veteran, regardless of their accomplishments, who deserves to be considered a hero, and their answers are…
Jail Report 5.11 – 5.17
Lafayette County May 14 Renata Putnal, out-of-county warrant May 15 Lonnie Barnett, probation violation May 16 Bobbi Cannon, driving under the influence, driving under the influence–damage to property Hamilton County Arrest information…
Man injured in North Florida semi-truck crash wins $1.7 million verdict
Alexander Storer – Morgan & Morgan Contributor A Suwannee County jury has awarded a $1,734,751.41 verdict to a local 49-year-old man over injuries he suffered in a 2024 truck crash in Live…
Drone helps SCSO deputies safely end armed standoff
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Friday, May 8, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a disturbance involving 29-year-old Daniel Ramirez of O’Brien after reports that Ramirez had…
One dead, three seriously injured in Columbia County crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A single-vehicle accident on Sunday, May 17, resulted in the death of a Wellborn woman and sent three others to the hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred on…
Madison man charged after alleged road rage incident in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] A Madison man is facing multiple charges following an alleged road rage incident that investigators say escalated into a vehicle assault in Live Oak. According to the Suwannee County…
Community outreach vehicle launched in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition recently partnered together to launch a new community outreach vehicle. On Friday, May 1,…
Live Oak man charged following child abuse investigation
Danny Federico [email protected] A Live Oak man has been charged with two felony offenses following an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) report,…
Branford council renews local option gas tax agreement, celebrates cancellation of Water First project
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council met briefly on Tuesday, May 12, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The evening began with council members amending the agenda to add discussion and…
Bringing home the bacon: Suwannee 4-H Livestock Judging Team advances to nationals
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County 4-H Livestock Judging Team is officially headed to nationals after winning the state championship at the Florida State 4-H Livestock Contest on Saturday, April 11, at…
From “Pomp and Circumstance” to tossing the cap
Laura Young Riverbend News It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.”…
The Faith Project hosting fundraiser for Back to School Bash
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Faith Project is focused on helping everyone, whether it be those affected by hurricanes to the youngest in the community; the organization is here to help. That is…
Suwannee High School celebrates prom king and queen
Bri Stephens-Woods (left) and Kolby Riegel (right) were named the 2026 Suwannee High School Prom King and Queen.