Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community continues to rally around Ernie Clayton and his family as they navigate the challenging road following Clayton’s recent heart transplant surgery. Friends, family and…
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Blackberry Festival this weekend!
Danny Federico [email protected] Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time once more for one of Riverbend News’ favorite traditions. The Fourth Annual Riverbend News Blackberry Festival is set for Saturday,…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
First Federal Bank dedicates building to founder John Flood
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, May 18, First Federal Bank held a celebration and building dedication at the Live Oak branch. The reason for the celebration was to dedicate the building to…
Alleged cheater Michael Trail being investigated by St. Johns Sheriff’s Office
Christian Peterson [email protected] Michael Trail became a well-known name in Lafayette County in 2023. However, the story of his alleged cheating begins in 2022. According to the original arrest report from the…
Months-long investigation leads to meth arrest in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit received numerous complaints regarding heavy traffic and suspected narcotics activity at a residence located in the…
Missy’s Law and HB 1159 have been signed into state law
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Missy’s Law (HB 445) and HB 1159 into Florida Law, making them set to go into effect on Wednesday, July 1….
Man injured in North Florida semi-truck crash wins $1.7 million verdict
Alexander Storer – Morgan & Morgan Contributor A Suwannee County jury has awarded a $1,734,751.41 verdict to a local 49-year-old man over injuries he suffered in a 2024 truck crash in Live…
Drone helps SCSO deputies safely end armed standoff
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Friday, May 8, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a disturbance involving 29-year-old Daniel Ramirez of O’Brien after reports that Ramirez had…
One dead, three seriously injured in Columbia County crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A single-vehicle accident on Sunday, May 17, resulted in the death of a Wellborn woman and sent three others to the hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred on…
Madison man charged after alleged road rage incident in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] A Madison man is facing multiple charges following an alleged road rage incident that investigators say escalated into a vehicle assault in Live Oak. According to the Suwannee County…
Community outreach vehicle launched in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition recently partnered together to launch a new community outreach vehicle. On Friday, May 1,…
Live Oak man charged following child abuse investigation
Danny Federico [email protected] A Live Oak man has been charged with two felony offenses following an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) report,…
State drops charges against Live Oak man in 2025 case
Christian Peterson [email protected] Nolle prosequi: A formal, voluntary notice entered on the record by a prosecutor or plaintiff to abandon or drop all or part of a lawsuit or criminal charges. –…
Ellianos hosting round-up fundraiser to support Brittany Durham
Christian Peterson [email protected] Ellianos has become an integral part of the Suwanee County community. It has solidified itself as a hometown coffee shop, but also a hometown helper. In 2026, the company…
Community survey seeks input for downtown Jasper revitalization plan
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of downtown Jasper as part of an effort to create a long-term revitalization plan for the area….