Danny Federico [email protected] Families, friends and visitors from all over gathered on Saturday, June 6, for Riverbend News’ Fourth Annual Blackberry Festival. Individuals of all ages enjoyed a day full of food,…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Juneteenth Bingo Night to bring community together in Jasper
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Residents are invited to celebrate Juneteenth with a fun evening of bingo on Friday, June 19. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the J.R.E. Lee Community…
Remembering the past, celebrating freedom: The meaning of Juneteenth
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Every year, on June 19, communities across the United States gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America and honors the resilience,…
Jail Report 6.9 – 6.15
Lafayette County June 9 Donato Cazuela, immigration hold James Quinn, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property John Hamby, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property Ryan Thompson, felony battery…
Be prepared in case of property fraud
Christian Peterson [email protected] Property fraud is a growing problem across the United States. Criminals will file fraudulent documents or use identity theft to illegally transfer ownership of property or place mortgages or…
Hamilton County 4-H offers FWC Hunter Certification day camp
Beth Kerr Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hunter safety program will be offered to youth ages 10 to 18 in a traditional course format from Wednesday, July 29,…
Butterfly garden takes flight at Stephen Foster State Park
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Families, educators and the community are invited to celebrate a special new addition designed to inspire learning and a love of nature as All Our Kidz hosts the…
Hamilton County School Board receives update
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, June 9, the board members heard a presentation from Director of Teaching and Learning Chris…
White Springs Town Council addresses concerns over May Day price tag
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 9, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with an amendment to the agenda, adding discussion on a contract…
Hamilton Sheriff’s Office announces summer traffic safety and license compliance checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor As summer travel increases, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is launching a seasonal traffic safety initiative to protect everyone sharing our roadways. Beginning Monday, June 1, and…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court judge
Mickey Starling Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison County resident Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing…
HCSO clarifies policy on public event participation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) wants to make it clear that any community event, outreach program, public appearance or engagement involving the sheriff’s office will be…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock Riverbend News Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This camp…
Jail Report 6.1 – 6.7
Lafayette County June 1 Yoheiber Enrique Vargas-Soto, failure to stop at agricultural inspection station June 3 Jason Benoit, out-of-county warrant June 5 Roberto Sanchez-Perez, battery, resisting officer June 6 Michael Mcquay, aggravated…
Jennings Town Council members take oaths
Rick Patrick Riverbend Newspaper Prior to getting down to the business at hand for the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, June 2, three members of the council took…
Street racing concerns raised during Hamilton County Commission meeting
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 2, a citizen approached the commissioners with concerns over street racing she said…
HCSO seeking help in homicide investigation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The homicide investigation into the death of Tad Leonard Anderson, which occurred on Jan. 3, 2026, in White Springs, Fla., remains active and ongoing. Investigators have worked…