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…
Category: Counties
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…
Doggie Dude Ranch seeking assistance from the community
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Doggie Dude Ranch is seeking the help of the community, as its facility has reached maximum capacity after a tree fell on the City of Live Oak’s animal…
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…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
Mayo Rec Soccer online registration open until Dec. 31
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Registration is now open for Mayo Rec Soccer’s 2026 season, with online sign-ups available through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Although online registration will close at the end of the year,…
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…
Coffee with a Veteran opens up resources to Lafayette County Veterans
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida hosted its Coffee with a Veteran event at Mayo Subs on Friday, Dec. 12. The event’s goal was to provide Lafayette County Veterans with optimal resources…
White Springs rings in Christmas with festival, parade
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs and its residents gathered for the annual Christmas on Bridge Street festival. The event, hosted by Suwannee Hardware & Feed, included various vendors and…
Jingle All the Way Festival brings holiday spirit to Branford
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Individuals of all ages flocked to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the Jingle All the Way Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event was hosted by the…
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…
White Springs Public Library to host Noon Years celebration
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Community members of all ages are invited to ring in the new year a little early during the White Springs Public Library’s special “Noon Years” celebration on Wednesday, Dec….
Spots open for library sewing classes
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Public Library is hosting a series of sewing workshops next year, and there are still spaces available for the second session. According to the library, there…
Suwannee School Board recognizes perfect FAST scores
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with Superintendent Ronnie Gray presiding, as the first order of business…
Gulfport man killed in single-vehicle accident
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A 32 year old Gulfport, Miss., man was killed on Thursday, Dec. 18, while riding in a vehicle driven by a 50 year old Miami man. According to the…