Emily Beach Contributor Chris and Kelly Lyons, along with their four daughters and Chris’s brother, Dale, have built a farming operation rooted in faith, family and farming. Their dedication to the land…
Category: Counties
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening soon!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Fair Events Day is set to take place on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Hamilton County Arena. The day will begin with check-in for swine exhibitors…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born in the minds…
Suwannee County Farm Bureau hosts annual Speech Contest
The Suwannee County Farm Bureau recently hosted its annual Speech Contest, where local students showcased their public speaking skills and agricultural knowledge. This long- standing event, held each year, provides an excellent…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 15 Kenneth Beebe, out-of-county warrant Jasmine Hannah, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 20 Michael Warren, battery domestic Antonio Pacheco, driving while license suspended or restricted Hamilton County Sept….
Lafayette School County District approves all items at Sept. 9 meeting
The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular meeting, where several items regarding school operations were up for discussion. The evening began with a public hearing, where…
Celebrate Recovery to host community event ahead of October launch
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based program designed to help individuals struggling with addictions of all forms, will be holding an open invitation community event on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event…
Time to fly-tie: Fly tying bench donated to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A generous donation to the White Springs Public Library in August has provided local anglers with an opportunity to take care of their fly-tying needs. It also provides a…
Hometown Salute: Amanda Farmer
Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…
Lafayette County accident results in fatalities and injuries
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An afternoon accident involving a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy resulted in the deaths of two Mayo teens on Friday, Sept. 19. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
XM Radio star Olivia Lane to headline North Florida Women’s Conference
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The North Florida Women’s Conference is approaching, and a special guest will be the keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Alton Church…
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park to celebrate 75th Anniversary
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style by hosting a gala on Saturday, Oct. 4, at…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born…
Garner to continue as manager while attorney’s contract revised
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Three months into his term as the Interim Town Manager of White Springs, Lee Garner went to work to rebuild the trust of the local government following scrutiny from…
Hamilton County welcomes ESA Steel Services
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A silver lining has come for the owners of Suwannee Iron Works & Fence, as Hamilton County welcomed business owners Ernesto Caparelli and Stephen Douglas, with the full endorsement…