Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
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Pedestrian fatally struck in Columbia County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 54-year-old Lake City man was killed on Thursday, July 28, after being struck by a vehicle while walking along County Road 240. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
Branford Town Council swears in new members, discusses Local Option Gas Tax
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, during which two members were sworn in. Once the meeting was called to order, the Council approved…
SCAS achieves No-Kill status
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Animal Shelter (SCAS) recently achieved a big win, as it announced on Friday, July 18, the shelter received a No-Kill status recognition for 2024. “This…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed partners with TDC on beautification grant
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Hardware & Feed and the Hamilton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) have joined forces to provide the Town of White Springs with a beautification grant aimed to bring…
Jennings Public Works Coordinator arrested for domestic dispute
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Sunday morning scuffle turned into serious charges against 41-year-old Joshua Jontue Johnson after engaging in an altercation with a female victim. According to the arrest report, on Sunday,…
Western Hamilton County shooting results in arrest
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A shooting in western Hamilton County resulted in an arrest following an investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, on Monday, July 21, the…
Teen drowns at Pot Springs
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A tragedy unfolded in Hamilton County on Sunday, July 20, as investigators were called to a drowning incident. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton County Fire Department, and Hamilton…
Jennings man arrested for soliciting minor
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to a report from the Lake City Police Department (LCPD), a Jennings man allegedly traveled to Lake City on Thursday, July 17, expecting to meet with a 15-year-old…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media about the need for families of incarcerated individuals to remain alert following reports of fraudulent phone calls. The HCSO…
Qualifying for Mayo Council seats open
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Elections are synonymous with the United States. Most of the time, when the average American thinks of elections, they think of the big ones: presidential, Senate and House. But…
Madison native fighting rare disease
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is likely that a little over a year ago, Amber Moore had never even heard of “Adenosine deaminase 2 deficiency (ADA2).” That is understandable, since the condition is…
Nominations are open for the inaugural Best of Riverbend
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News has always been committed to supporting the local community and promoting local businesses. That is why it is hosting its inaugural Best of Riverbend awards, a night…
Riverbend News celebrates five years of business
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The year 2020 was a significant for many reasons; it was marked by a range of strife, concerns and changes. However, one positive change that also came was the…
Fatal shooting in Hamilton County results in Valdosta man’s arrest
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
Roldan gets new attorney, granted continuance
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Eric Ivan Roldan walked into the crowded courtroom at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, July 10, he was immediately shuffled to the jury room while locking glances…
Chick-fil-A arrives with fanfare
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Neal Rodgers and his wife, Amy, arrived early on Thursday, July 17, ahead of the grand opening of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Live Oak. The store officially opened…