Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 8, following a ceremony honoring law enforcement agencies, including the Live Oak Police Department, for…
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Two Branford men arrested for alleged lewd material possession
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Branford men were arrested recently for possession of child sex abuse material, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). “The arrests are…
Convicted felon charged for alleged narcotics, ammo possession
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A known convicted felon was arrested on Thursday, April 17, after being seen in front of Holy Cross Christian Academy acting suspiciously. Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies arrested…
License Plate Reader catches Marion County man with warrant
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Showing the power of modern police technology, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies apprehended a Marion County man with outstanding warrants in Bradford County on Tuesday, April 15. SCSO…
LOFD receives 50 smoke detectors
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 15, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) received 50 BRK Brand smoke alarms from O’Brien-based Security Safe, Inc. and Rob Cathcart State Farm. The donation was…
Suwannee County initiates audit of Emergency Management office
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners came together for an emergency meeting early Tuesday morning, April 22, at the Judicial Annex. The purpose of the meeting was to…
House of Representatives honor Deputy Dalton
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The State House of Representatives recently honored Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Justin Dalton during a session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16. Deputy Dalton…
FHP seeking assistance in hit-and-run death
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident that left a 52-year-old Jasper woman deceased on Saturday, April 19. At approximately 8:44 p.m., the victim…
Shoaf announces pause on bill to dissolve White Springs
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 26, Representative Jason Shoaf announced House Bill 4079, the bill that would dissolve the Town of White Springs was on a pause. Shoaf wrote on Facebook,…
Hamilton County School District handles threats to school
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, April 23, the Hamilton County School District found itself handling concerning threats to the school. In a Facebook post, the district wrote, “The Hamilton County School District…
Two months later: Dalton returns to work, LOPD officers commended
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two months after a dramatic scene unfolded in Live Oak, a new chapter began in the healing process for Deputy Justin Dalton, as he is now back on active…
Multiple from White Springs arrested in fraud scheme
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, April 7, the Lake City Police Department put out a press release detailing the arrests of multiple Lake City and White Springs residents, all in connection with…
White Springs faces more challenges at Ways and Means Committee meeting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 8, House Bill 4079 was presented to the Florida Ways and Means Committee. The bill, which has been sponsored by Representative Jason Shoaf and Senator Corey…
Ninth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 12, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the annual Catfish…
Law enforcement investigating suspicious death in Hamilton County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced that it is collaborating with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Jasper Police Department (JPD)…
Town Talk: Kroger delivery is stopping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Citizens of Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties have been enjoying the luxury of Kroger delivery for the past year. However, this luxury is coming to an end. Users of…
Puppy left fighting for life after severe abuse lands man in jail
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A severe case of animal cruelty leaving a puppy fighting for its life in an Orlando-area hospital resulted in the arrest of a Live Oak man on Monday, March…