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Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Become a Red Cross shelter hero
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The American Red Cross is an organization that provides relief and support to those in crisis, supporting families and communities through disasters, from house fires to natural disasters…
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…
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What would our Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties be like without local news? Local newspapers serve a critical role in communities, providing trustworthy information, serving as government watchdogs, holding officials accountable and…
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…
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…
The Weeks family’s miracle and need for help on the road to recovery
Christian Peterson [email protected] Teisha Weeks is a waitress at Ken’s, but more importantly, she is a mother. Recently, her 11-year-old son, Jaxson, was involved in a serious accident. The family is now…
Hamilton County 12U All Stars Softball Takes States Championship
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…
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…