Hailey Waldo Riverbend News A local effort to support pets and families in the community is continuing to grow through the S.A.V.E Farmers Market and Vendor Fair in Live Oak. Hosted by…
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Community Emergency Response Team to hold classes in Suwannee
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Suwannee Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be holding a training event for community members to become CERT members, learn valuable skills and make a difference. This…
FWC urges boaters to be alert for jumping sturgeon on the Suwannee River
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging boaters on the Suwannee River to go slow and maintain 360-degree awareness for jumping gulf sturgeon, now through the end…
Grief support session to help community find hope and healing
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,…
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…
Mayo man injured in Taylor County crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A 55-year-old Mayo man was left in serious condition after his sport utility vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in Taylor County. According to the Florida Highway…
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…
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,…