Rick Patrick Riverbend News For the girls on the Hamilton County 12U All Stars softball team, winning state championships is nothing new. According to head coach Pablo Garcia, this same team of…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Hamilton County 16U baseball wins state
Rick Patrick Riverbend News After going undefeated in both the district and state tournaments, the Hamilton County Recreation Department 16U baseball team is moving on to the national level. They will be…
HCHS Football Boosters to hold chicken and rice fundraiser
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Football Boosters will be holding a fundraiser on Friday, July 10, in support of this year’s Trojan football players. They will be…
HCHS Beta Club competes at national convention in Nashville
Chris Combass Contributor The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Beta Club recently attended the National Beta Club Convention in Nashville, Tenn., marking the school’s second consecutive year competing at the national level…
HamCo WaterSmart initiative aims to equip youth with lifesaving swim skills
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News A new program aimed at promoting water safety and swimming confidence among youth is making a splash this summer. The HamCo WaterSmart initiative will provide Hamilton County children…
Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Office reactivates Explorer Post 556 to develop future leaders
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is excited to announce the reactivation of Explorer Post 556, a youth leadership program meant to inspire and prepare the next generation…
Jail Report 6.29 – 7.6
Lafayette County June 30 Matthew Schmaltz, driving while license suspended or restricted, out-of-county warrant July 1 Montie Jones, driving while license suspended or restricted, marijuana possession, possession of weapon or ammo by…
Josh Daniel sentenced to four years for role in White Springs homicide
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 30, Josh Daniel, 19, appeared in court for sentencing in the homicide case involving William “Junior” Powell Jr. Daniel previously pleaded guilty to accessory after the…
HamCo WaterSmart initiative aims to equip youth with lifesaving swim skills
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News A new program meant to promote water safety and swimming confidence among youth is making a splash this summer. The HamCo WaterSmart initiative will provide Hamilton County children…
VBS CALENDAR
Pine Grove Church: Emerald Crossing • Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 • 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • 17707 180th St. Live Oak, Fla. • All ages • Dinner will be provided. • Lively…
All Our Kidz unveils new butterfly garden in White Springs
Christian Peterson [email protected] All our Kidz is a local group in White Springs focused on building up and strengthening the children in the community. As Kizzie Burch, the director of the program,…
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Dear customers, we are pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This report is designed to inform you about…
Jail Report 6.22 – 6.28
Lafayette County June 24 Michael Trail, out-of-county warrant Zachary Hawk, violation of probation Hamilton County June 22 Dalton Lee Sumner, out-of-county warrant June 23 Andre Maurice Young, indecent exposure Justin Lee Grantham,…
Hamilton County to celebrate America 250 with fireworks and family fun
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual Independence Day festival on Saturday, July 4, with live music, family-friendly activities, vendors and one of the area’s largest…
DOH-Hamilton extends rabies ALERT
DOH-Hamilton Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) is extending a rabies alert in Hamilton County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a fox that died…
White Springs vice mayor arrested on animal cruelty charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, June 26, Nicole Williams, vice mayor of White Springs, was arrested and taken to the Hamilton County Jail on a warrant for animal cruelty. According to an…
Search continues for missing Hamilton County teen
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, is continuing to seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl. According to…