Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak man was charged with allegedly killing his father and critically injuring his mother on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Gene Roger Desmartin, 47, faces charges of homicide, attempted…
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Correction
In the Wednesday, Oct. 22, edition of the Riverbend News, we ran an article about the No Kings Protest that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. The article…
Two dead following I-75 crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A two-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, claimed the lives of two Illinois residents after their vehicle caught fire along Interstate 75 in Suwannee County. According…
Hamilton County Development Authority announces Jennings Dollar General nearing completion
HCDA Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced construction of a new Dollar General store in Jennings is nearing completion, marking continued retail growth and investment in…
Mayo CI places second in FDC K9 Tracking and Training Event
Florida Department of Corrections Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly hosted the 2025 Statewide K9 Tracking and Training Event. This event serves as an advanced training and competition opportunity for…
SHS crowns royalty
Logan Bristol (left) and Miranda Ramsey (right) were named the Suwannee High School 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Get the Wednesday, Nov. 5, edition of the Riverbend News for full coverage of…
Hamilton County man leads deputies on high speed chase
Jason Futch [email protected] A Hamilton County man was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement after engaging Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies through the outskirts of Jennings. On Tuesday, Oct. 21,…
Gibbons given multiple life sentences following 2023 abduction
Jason Futch [email protected] Following two days of testimony, Desmond Leon Gibbons learned his fate inside the Hamilton County Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as a jury found him guilty of all six…
Live Oak sees No Kings protest
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Oct. 18, a group of citizens formed a protest outside of the Suwannee County Courthouse. They were not the only gatherers, as the protests spanned across the…
Apex Metal Buildings trial moved to week of Nov. 17
Jason Futch [email protected] The trial of Jason Andrew Bullock, charged with organized fraud in 2023, is set to go before a jury in November, following a scheduling conflict with Judge Kathryn Land’s…
Ellianos opens second location in Live Oak
Christian Peterson [email protected] Coffee is one of the biggest businesses in the entire world. Locally, in Live Oak, there are lots of coffee shops around the area. One with a unique twist…
Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Cast your vote for the 2025 Best of Riverbend awards
Danny Federico [email protected] To spotlight the area’s top local talent, businesses and service stars, Riverbend News is hosting its inaugural Best of Riverbend awards ceremony. Residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties…
Continuance in Roldan case sparks protest and concerns at courthouse
Jason Futch [email protected] The Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary held another protest on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Suwannee County Courthouse, ahead of a hearing for Eric Ivan Roldan, who faces…
Florida men complete nonstop 242-mile paddle of the Suwannee River
Jason Futch [email protected] Those who have grown up around the Suwannee River are familiar with the natural beauty it brings to eight counties, from the state line to the little town of…
Fire consumes abandoned home in Live Oak
Jason Futch [email protected] On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 16, at approximately 10:18 p.m., the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) and Suwannee County Fire Rescue Station 11 responded to a structural fire…
Apex Metal Buildings trial moved to week of Nov. 17
Jason Futch [email protected] The trial of Jason Andrew Bullock, charged with organized fraud in 2023, is set to go before a jury in November, following a scheduling conflict with Judge Katy…