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Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Jennings Town Council continues to table EMS agreement
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Town Hall. Although the meeting was anticipated to include a discussion on the proposed emergency…
Suwannee Commissioners approve land classification changes
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the commissioners approving the minutes from the previous…
Hamilton County Commissioners discuss bids for lift station
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, the commissioners discussed the county’s business,…
Hornet Emma Soride signs to Chowan University
On Friday, Nov. 7, Emma Soride, a Lafayette High School volleyball player, signed to attend Chowan University after graduation. Soride was recruited as a libero, and plans to major in criminal justice…
Buccaneer Mylie Fernandez commits to Warner University
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Recently, Mylie Fernandez, a Buccaneer volleyball player and volleyball state champion, committed to attending Warner University after graduating from Branford High School. “Coming off a state championship has me…
Three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 claims life of Myakka City man
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Nov. 9, traffic was severely congested following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, claiming the life of a 59-year-old Southwest Florida man. According to…
Florida prepares for 16th execution of the year as debate over death penalty intensifies
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Norman Merle Grim, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Cynthia Campbell in Santa Rosa County, met his date with the executioner….
Bulldogs break school record at regional championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Swim is a taxing sport known for requiring the use of every muscle in your body. Suwannee High School is the only local school in Riverbend News’ coverage area…
Community mourns loss of 19-year-old Branford graduate
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Residents of Branford and Suwannee County as a whole are mourning the loss of 19-year-old Cloey Criggall, an O’Brien resident and Branford High School graduate who died in a…
Buccaneers return home as State Volleyball Champions
The Branford High School Buccaneers defeated the Chipley Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 5, earning the title of FHSAA Rural State Champions. This was the Buccaneers’ third consecutive bid for state and…
Quick-thinking resident foils scam attempt; suspect arrested
Jason Futch Reporter2@RiverbendNews.org The daughter of an elderly Live Oak resident acted fast when she suspected her mother was being taken advantage of in the amount of $20,000. As a result,…
Suwannee celebrates homecoming with parade and football game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org This last Friday, Oct. 24, was a big day in Live Oak, marking Suwannee High School’s annual Homecoming celebration, where the Bulldogs faced off against the Atlantic Coast Stingrays…
Buccaneers named volleyball Regional Champions
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The regular volleyball season has come to an end, but with that comes the start of tournament season. The Branford High School Buccaneers have been poised and ready to…
Hornets take victory in rival game against Buccaneers
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There are a few rivalries between local teams, however, none compare to the one between the Lafayette High School Hornets and the Branford High School Buccaneers. On Friday, Oct….