Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, May 21, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council approving the agenda for the evening. After that, council…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Blackberry Festival this weekend!
Danny Federico [email protected] Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time once more for one of Riverbend News’ favorite traditions. The Fourth Annual Riverbend News Blackberry Festival is set for Saturday,…
Dual enrolled student spotlight of the month – Jesus Martinez Gregorio
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a Dual Enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school and at no cost. The NFC Office of Dual…
North Florida College recognizes academic distinction and leadership at 2026 Honors Convocation
NFC Contributor North Florida College formally recognized academic excellence, leadership and service during its 2026 Honors Convocation, an annual academic tradition that highlights student achievement across disciplines and celebrates the intellectual and…
VBS CALENDAR
If your church will be hosting a VBS, please reach out to Danny Federico at [email protected] or call 386-364-4141. First Baptist Church of Live Oak: Rainforest Falls Sunday, May 31 – Thursday,…
Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Office launches Guardian Alert decal program
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is offering free Guardian Alert Vehicle decals to help first responders identify vehicles that may have an occupant with autism or special needs….
Jail Report 5.18 – 5.23
Lafayette County May 18 Paulo De Franca Agnaldo, driving while license suspended or restricted May 20 Floyd Elmore, driving while license suspended or restricted, tag not assigned, fail to register motor vehicle,…
Hamilton County Commissioners lift mandatory burn ban
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners considered lifting the ban on all outside burning. The ban had been in…
White Springs Town Council passes multiple resolutions looking to the future
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 12, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the agenda. The only change that the council…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
Months-long investigation leads to meth arrest in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit received numerous complaints regarding heavy traffic and suspected narcotics activity at a residence located in the…
Soak Up the FUN!
June 1 – June 3 Hamilton County 4-H Day camps, Bears, Panthers and Gators $15 per child, ages 5-9 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register at 2026HamiltonCountyBearsPanthersGators.4honline.com June 1 – June 5…
Missy’s Law and HB 1159 have been signed into state law
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Missy’s Law (HB 445) and HB 1159 into Florida Law, making them set to go into effect on Wednesday, July 1….
Letter to the Editor: Update on the Water First North Florida Project
Senator Corey Simon Florida Senate District 3 Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with…
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…
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,…