The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has recently added a new inmate transport van to its fleet, replacing an older vehicle to improve the safety and efficiency of inmate transportation. According to the…
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Daylight saving time may become permanent
Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News The U.S. House of Representatives voted recently by a large margin to make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The measure, appropriately enough named the “Sunshine Protection…
Live Oak Fire Department beginning switch to new firefighter schedule
Christian Peterson [email protected] First responders have very unique schedules compared to most workers, often spending days on duty at a time. These long shifts can contribute to exhaustion, affecting both physical and…
Branford sanctuary founders indicted in Ohio child abuse case
Danny Federico [email protected] The founders of Branford’s Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary have been indicted on multiple felony charges in Ohio after a grand jury accused them of abusing two minor children…
Lafayette County Commissioners discuss tenant issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Jhelicia Hawkins elected chair of North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
NCFRPC Contributor City of Jasper Mayor Jhelecia Hawkins has been elected chair of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC). Following her election, Mayor Hawkins said, “It is an honor to…
Live Oak man charged with attempted homicide after alleged stabbing, knife attack
Danny Federico [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Friday, July 17, after allegedly stabbing a woman in the chin, attempting to cut her throat with a knife and threatening to…
Two new state laws restrict local officials’ taxing ability
Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News Two property tax bills that legislators passed in the last special session and that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law will significantly impact local governments’ ability to…
Retirement dream becomes fight for independence after life-changing stroke
Danny Federico [email protected] When Chip and Tonya Balduf left the mountains of North Carolina for rural North Florida, they weren’t chasing luxury. They were chasing simplicity. The couple purchased property in late…
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NEW FLORIDA EMERGENCY ALERT: Spectrum
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety and…
Miami man killed in I-75 crash in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] A 34-year-old Miami man was killed early Sunday morning, July 5, after his pickup truck struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer along Interstate 75 in Hamilton County. According…
Mayo man injured in Taylor County crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A 55-year-old Mayo man was left in serious condition after his sport utility vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in Taylor County. According to the Florida Highway…
Dump truck strikes I-10 overpass in Suwannee County
Danny Federico [email protected] A dump truck struck the County Road 795 overpass on Interstate 10 Monday morning after its raised bed collided with the bridge, temporarily closing all eastbound traffic while emergency…
Drought conditions reveal new springs along the Suwannee River
SRWMD Contributor While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) staff to…
School grades announced: Lafayette remains among Florida’s best; Suwannee holds steady, Hamilton sees major improvement
Danny Federico [email protected] Florida’s annual school grades showed a mixed picture along the Suwannee River, with Lafayette County once again ranking among the state’s elite districts, Suwannee County maintaining its “B” district…
Suwannee Commissioners detail issue regarding stopping construction of data centers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the Tuesday,…