Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Public Library will host a “New Year Vision Boards” workshop on Friday, Jan. 2, beginning at 2 p.m. Members of the community are invited to participate…
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News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
New career in the new year: Free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections fiber-optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating Connections…
Pregnancy Care Center announces Mobile Unit transition
Pregnancy Care Center Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Lake City and Live Oak is anticipating the birth of a new vision for its Mobile Ministry. Over the next month, the…
Hearings open final Hamilton County Commission meeting of the year, tension closes it
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the county courthouse. The meeting opened with three…
Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Senator Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas for healthcare, improved roads, and other infrastructure. Senate…
Hamilton County goes digital: Law enforcement join State Law Enforcement Radio System
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) went digital on Thursday, Dec. 18, enabling secure communication among law enforcement in Hamilton County. The improvements, part of a $3 million appropriation…
Sheena Rickerson to serve on The Florida Bar Board of Governors
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County attorney Sheena Rickerson is adding to her list of accomplishments in the legal world as she prepares to take her place on the Board of Governors of…
HCSO BUSTS drug trafficker in White Springs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 19, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) executed a drug trafficking raid in White Springs, dubbed Operation Naughty List. “Early this morning, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s…
Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition: Preventing kids from substance abuse
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition is the county’s premier program for keeping children and teens from alcohol and substance abuse. The program, led by Pastor…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 15 Ricardo Aguirre-Morales, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeremy Kramer, driving under the influence Dec. 16 Leandro Lorenzo-Hernandez, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeronimo Pedro Perez-Martinez, operate…
Michael Tucker named Hamilton County Emergency Management Director
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced that former University of Florida Institute of Agriculture and Food Sciences (UF/IFAS) Agricultural Assistant Michael Tucker will lead the county’s Emergency…
Foodway theft results in arrests of three former employees
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jasper Foodway was recently victim to a theft ring allegedly led by three former employees of the store. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrest report,…
HCSO takes stand against animal abuse
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is taking a stand against animal abuse by unveiling a new yard sign that will be placed in suspects’ yards after an arrest. The…
Hornets defeat Trojans during two soccer matches
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 12, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for two soccer showdowns, one between the girls teams and one between the…
Florida legislation provides opportunity to keep school start times the same
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In 2023, Florida legislation passed a law requiring middle schools to start no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The law…
Hamilton County High School student passes CNA licensing exam
Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District is proud of Elijah Devore, a Hamilton County High School student who took his certified nursing assistant (CNA) licensing exam on Tuesday, Dec. 2,…
“Line Dance King” Set to Headline Rhythm and Feast Festival in White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The “Cupid Shuffle” has been a dance craze throughout the nation and around the world since it was introduced to audiences in 2006. When the music hits, people stop…