Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Residents and visitors filled the Greenway in Branford on Thursday, Dec. 4, for a special Light Up Ceremony presented by Branford 4-H. As soon as the sun fell below…
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Step into good health and step up for Suwannee
Kim Griffin Contributor As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the powerful benefits of moving our bodies in nature. Outdoor exercise offers…
Cottage Food Law for Beginners course to be held
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is hosting a Cottage Food Law for Beginners course on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to…
Slew of bills take aim at property taxes
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org A slew of tax-relief measures have thus far been filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session, all of them aiming to reduce or eliminate property taxes. The…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 8 Juan Mendez Castellano, operate motor vehicle without valid license Arthur Cook, battery Dec. 10 Edy Omar Velazquez De Leon, operate motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County…
Woman’s Club of Jasper to host Chili/Soup Cook-Off
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Woman’s Club of Jasper is hosting its annual Chili/Soup Cook Off on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the clubhouse, located at 403 NW 6th Ave., in Jasper. The number…
Homebuyers Education Online Classes coming in 2026
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has announced the return of its Homebuyer Education Online Classes. The classes, which are US Housing and Urban…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. recognizes HCSO as Agency of the Year
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Contributor On Friday, Dec. 5, the local cold case advocacy organization Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) recognized the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) as the 2025-26 Agency of…
Lafayette commissioners cancel second meeting in December
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Hamilton County commissioners deny road closure
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A group of Jasper residents came together during the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to oppose a proposed road closure. The proposal…
Jennings Police Department receives approval for new equipment
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Police Department (JPD) will soon receive new laptops and printers for its patrol vehicles. During the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, Dec. 2,…
Fresh Stop celebrates grand opening
Fresh Stop Store #1407, located at 6886 Suwannee Plaza Ln, in Live Oak, held its grand opening on Friday, Dec. 12. Throughout the week of Monday, Dec. 15, the store held its…
More information revealed in November HCSO drug bust
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), working in conjunction with its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, conducted two simultaneous search warrants in southwest Jasper. The search warrants, executed…
The Arc is coming to Mayo
Lafayette County is growing at a rapid pace, and with that growth comes the introduction of new, community-centered organizations. A group of local citizens has been working closely with The Arc to…
Hamilton County High School mourns the passing of Dean Morell
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County High School (HCHS) faculty and students recently mourned the loss of a beloved high school Spanish teacher. Dean Morell, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, was…
Remembering Suwannee: Lew Walters
Eric Musgrove Contributor As we go through life, we sometimes come across interesting people who have witnessed various historical events. One such person I had the pleasure of meeting was Lew Walters,…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…