On Saturday, Sept. 27, Heritage Park & Gardens in Live Oak will transform into a vibrant hub of hope and unity as the Madison Health & Wellness Center (MHWC) Breast Cancer Awareness…
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Garrett family announced as Suwannee County Farm Family of the Year
The Garrett family was announced as the Suwannee County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18. Be sure to pick…
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch [email protected] The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…
Lafayette County accident results in fatalities and injuries
Jason Futch [email protected] An afternoon accident involving a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy resulted in the deaths of two Mayo teens on Friday, Sept. 19. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
County responds to Suwannee Iron Works suspension
Jason Futch [email protected] A week after Suwannee Iron Works & Fence (SIWF) was forced to close its doors temporarily due to standing judicial and County orders, Suwannee County Administrator Greg Scott responded…
Corrections from 9-10 issue of Riverbend News
Corrections regarding “Finding Lesley” article In the Wednesday, Sept. 10, issue of Riverbend News, in the “‘Finding Lesley’ hopes to raise awareness for breast cancer” article, the mobile mammogram unit was advertised…
Single-vehicle accident results in death of Jasper child
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Sept. 6, a single vehicle accident in Madison County resulted in the death of a Jasper child. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol,…
Judge, Suwannee County Commissioners rule against Suwannee Iron Works & Fence
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Suwannee Iron Works & Fence was forced to close as two rulings compelled SIWF, owned by Ernesto Caparelli, to shut down until it complied with…
Judge Land rejects State Attorney’s plea deal in Bullock case
Jason Futch [email protected] On Monday, Sept. 8, Jason Bullock, owner of Apex Metal Building Systems, was set to take a plea deal being offered by the State Attorney’s Office for the Third…
FDOT to review Howard Street sinkhole
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Department of Transportation is reviewing how a sinkhole developed on Howard Street, causing a closure of the highway near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak on Monday, Aug….
LOFD rescues man from tree
Jason Futch [email protected] A tree trimmer stuck in a tree on Tuesday, Aug. 26, prompted the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) to respond to the 200 block of Helvenston Avenue to perform…
Jennings becomes permanent base for Animal Control
Jason Futch [email protected] On Monday, Sept. 1, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on social media the permanent closure of the Jasper Animal Control facility. According to the social media post,…
Victims push back as Bullock prepares to change plea in fraud case
Jason Futch [email protected] A former business owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from more than 30 individuals and businesses is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Monday, Sept. 8….
$38 million in grants announced for rural communities, $7.5 million awarded locally
Danny Federico [email protected] On Thursday, Aug. 21, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $38 million in funding for small and rural communities across Florida through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block…
Suwannee man arrested for alleged child abuse
Jason Futch [email protected] A Suwannee County man was arrested by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies on Saturday, Aug. 23, following a months-long investigation into severe child abuse. According to a social…