Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Two people were killed early Friday morning, Oct. 31, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred…
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Live Oak man allegedly kills father, injures mother
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Live Oak man was charged with allegedly killing his father and critically injuring his mother on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Gene Roger Desmartin, 47, faces charges of homicide, attempted…
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…
Suwannee dominates at cross country invitational
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Saturday, Oct. 18, Heritage Parks and Gardens was the place to be. Teams from across Florida, including the Suwannee Bulldogs, Branford Buccaneers and Hamilton Trojans, descended on the local…
Trojans celebrate seniors with football victory
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Oct. 17, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Dixie County Bears for a football showdown. However, before the game began, the school took time to…
Hamilton Elementary students show love to AFJROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Hamilton County Elementary School students absolutely love their Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Cadet Lieutenant Colonel! She’s not just helping with homework—she’s teaching teamwork, responsibility and leadership every step…
Rooted in love for community: The Lafayette County Historical Society
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County Historical Society has been preserving the history of Lafayette County for nearly 45 years, hoping to share with a future generation of residents. As it prepares…
The importance of health literacy and rural communities
Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month to highlight how understanding health information can help us live healthier lives. Health information simply means any knowledge or…
Dreams take flight at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Aviation enthusiasts of all ages gathered at the Suwannee County Airport on Saturday, Oct. 18, for Wings Over Suwannee. This free annual fly-in, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association…
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce hosts dinner honoring local businesses
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.com The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner honoring local businesses on Thursday, Oct. 16, at The Glass & Canopy in Jennings. The event featured an open…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 21 Tracy Hoopes, violation of probation, property crime, trespassing Oct. 23 Carlos Vasquez- Lopez, driving under the influence, moving traffic violation Oct. 26 Crystal Hampton, aggravated battery, battery …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight- loss support group with two chapters that meet…
Rotary Club of Branford hears update from Branford Public Library Branch Manager
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Rotary Club of Branford held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where members heard from Branford Public Library Branch Manager Donna Koon about ongoing improvements and services…
United Way of Suwannee Valley offers plethora of volunteer opportunities
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is continually working to support the local community. Sometimes that is through working with children to help them read, other times it’s…
Paychecks for Patriots coming to RIVEROAK
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida is hosting a “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair at RIVEROAK Technical College in Live Oak on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event…