Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council met on Tuesday, June 9, addressing a full agenda that included a judicial land- use appeal, updates to the planning and zoning fee…
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Hamilton County School Board receives update
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, June 9, the board members heard a presentation from Director of Teaching and Learning Chris…
White Springs Town Council addresses concerns over May Day price tag
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 9, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with an amendment to the agenda, adding discussion on a contract…
Hurricane center implements new tools for 2026 season
Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News It’s never too early to begin thinking about the Atlantic hurricane scene, which is set to begin officially on June 1. At least it’s never too early for…
Hamilton Sheriff’s Office announces summer traffic safety and license compliance checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor As summer travel increases, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is launching a seasonal traffic safety initiative to protect everyone sharing our roadways. Beginning Monday, June 1, and…
Vehicle incident outside bar leads to aggravated battery charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Lake City woman was arrested on Saturday, May 30, after allegedly striking multiple people with a vehicle during an altercation outside a Suwannee County bar. According to a…
Two killed in single-vehicle crash on I-10
Danny Federico [email protected] Two North Carolina residents were killed on Friday, June 12, in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 west of U.S. Highway 90 in Suwannee County. According to the Florida…
Collins wins Live Oak District 1 runoff race
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters returned to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, to decide the City of Live Oak’s District 1 City Council race after neither incumbent Tommie Jefferson nor newcomer Adam…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court judge
Mickey Starling Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison County resident Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing…
HCSO clarifies policy on public event participation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) wants to make it clear that any community event, outreach program, public appearance or engagement involving the sheriff’s office will be…
Live Oak man arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Sunday, May 31, by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) following an investigation into the death of a domestic cat. According to…
Pursuit leads to child neglect charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Branford man was arrested on Wednesday, May 27, after fleeing from a traffic stop while driving with a suspended license and a 11⁄2-year- old child inside the vehicle….
HCSO seeking help in homicide investigation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The homicide investigation into the death of Tad Leonard Anderson, which occurred on Jan. 3, 2026, in White Springs, Fla., remains active and ongoing. Investigators have worked…
Parent’s report leads to arrest of registered sexual offender
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit Investigation resulted in the arrest of a registered sexual offender accused of communicating with juvenile females through social media…
Suwannee Commissioners hear concerns about cell phone towers and privacy issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Express Oil Change hosts grand opening
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak is growing, and with that comes new businesses. One of the newest businesses that has popped up is Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The new business…
Former Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid inducted into Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame
Former Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid, who passed away on April 23 of this year, was posthumously inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on…