Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Central Florida native Sabrina Merritt has lived in Live Oak for 14 years, working locally as a server. People who have visited The 406 may have seen or…
Category: Counties
City of Live Oak to celebrate Florida City Week
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The City of Live Oak and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) are set to celebrate Florida City Week, one of many cities throughout…
White Springs Town Council reviews water systems improvement project
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The White Springs Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Town Hall. Opening the meeting was Kellen Lindsey of CPH Consultants, who went over…
Hamilton County Commissioners hesitant to approve $100,000 demolition bill
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners listened as Kellan Bailey from North Florida Professional Services (NFPS) spoke about renovations needed for a county-owned building…
Craig Ames sentenced to life for sex crimes
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Craig David Ames appeared in court at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 16, before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle to plead guilty to a series of sex crimes…
Free weekly supper available at First Methodist Church of Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents looking for fellowship and a warm meal are invited to attend a weekly free supper hosted by First Methodist Church of Live Oak. The church, located at 311…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6…
Raven Merine: Classroom hero, cancer fighter
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Raven Merine is a school teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and has taught middle school students for the last eight years. The Hamilton County native graduated from…
Suwannee County Republican Party hosts first Constitution Bee
Lisa Keep Harmon Contributor To engender and support knowledge and education about the Constitution, the Suwannee County Republican Party hosted the first of what it hopes will become an annual event –…
Local youth shine at 2025 Hamilton County Fair Events Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Young participants and fans of all ages gathered at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper for the 55th Annual Fair Events Day on Thursday, Oct. 2. The day kicked…
Haunted Trail & Hayride coming to Jasper
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to be spooked, Hamilton County! The Haunted Trail & Hayride is coming to Jasper over the next couple of weeks. The festival will be held on Friday,…
Franklin White speaks at Branford Rotary meeting
At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Rotary Club of Branford welcomed Suwannee County District 5 Commissioner Franklin White, who provided updates on various projects being worked on throughout the county.
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 11 Vincent Hart, drug possession, evidence destroying Hamilton County Oct. 6 William Micheal Koon, drug possession, driving while license suspended or restricted revocation equivalent status second subsequent offense Oct….
Frightful fun with benefit Poker Run coming soon
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Engines will roar for a good cause on Friday, Oct. 25, as the American Legion Riders Chapter 107 hosts a Poker Run to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch….
Carve diem: Show off your gourd-geous creations on Oct. 26
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have a knack for pumpkin carving? Good news: Helping Hearts of Suwannee County has the perfect event for you to showcase your skills! The group will host…
Suwannee County Fly-In cleared for takeoff
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Look to the skies on Saturday, Oct. 18, as the Suwannee County Fly-In returns to the Suwannee County Airport (24J) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the…
Jennings Police Department receives drone money
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council was held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Town Hall. During the meeting, the Jennings Police Department (JPD) delivered good news to…