Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, beginning with the board’s only time-specific item. Development Services Director Ronald Meeks explained that the item was a…
Category: Community News
Our Community Cares Coalition Youth Leadership Ambassadors take tour of Live Oak
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Our Community Cares Coalition is a local organization that is focused on uplifting youth around North Central Florida. The group works hard with local youth on community projects and education,…
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” season is here
Christian Peterson [email protected] Every 42 minutes, a person is killed in a drunk driving accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This equates to over 12,000 lives lost each year. In 2023, 30% of all…
Primary Election Day is Aug. 18
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for Florida’s 2026 Primary Election. Polls at all voting locations will be open…
Hamilton County deputies resolve mental health crisis peacefully
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported mental health crisis involving a male subject on Friday, Aug. 7, with the situation ultimately resolved peacefully after a…
Community rallies behind veteran and service dog after van fire
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community is rallying around James Mugweru, a Marine veteran who is working to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed the van he had been…
Ellie’s Benefit Barrel Race to raise funds for local cowgirl
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News On Saturday, Aug. 15, in Jasper, Ellie’s Benefit Barrel Race will take place to help a local cowgirl receive the medical treatments she needs to get back in…
Remembering Suwannee: Early cracker meals, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we continue our look at what is commonly referred to as Cracker fare, the food of the early American settlers of Suwannee County and the rest of…
Alapaha Commerce Center erosion repairs still discussed
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, members of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners continued discussion on how to handle erosion problems at the Alapaha…
Lane closures expected this week
The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 14: Hamilton County: Nighttime lane closures on Interstate 75…
From pews to providers
Danny Federico [email protected] In rural communities, people struggling with mental health or substance misuse may not always turn to a doctor or counselor first. Sometimes, they go to their pastor. That connection…
Hamilton County comes together to help children learn a skill that could save their lives
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor This summer, something remarkable happened in Hamilton County. What began as an idea to provide local children with access to quality swim instruction became a true community-wide effort, demonstrating…
Know Before You Vote: Billy White, Sr., candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Billy White, Sr., and I am running for the opportunity to serve the people of District 2 as your next Suwannee County Commissioner. Since July of 1975 after meeting…
Know Before You Vote: Walter “Shea” DeLoach, candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Walter “Shea” DeLoach, and I am asking for your support as your next Suwannee County Commissioner for District 2. I am a lifelong Suwannee County resident, farm raised, and…
Know Before You Vote: Timothea Scott, candidate for Hamilton County School Board District 4
My name is Timothea Scott, and I am honored to be a candidate for Hamilton County School Board Member, District 4. I was born and raised in White Springs, Florida, where I…
UPDATE – Found Safe: Family searching for missing 20-year-old
Danny Federico [email protected] [Friday, Aug. 7] As of Friday morning, Aug. 7, 20-year-old Joseph “JJ” Lumley was found safe. [Thursday, Aug. 6] The family of a missing 20-year-old man is asking for…
Community rallies around young rodeo champion battling rare autoimmune disease
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News What began as a promising rodeo career for 12-year-old Ellie Cantey has become a courageous fight for her health, but friends, family and the local equestrian community are…