Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, local teen Kimberly Tanner was crowned the 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate, representing the State of Florida. She joins several other “agvocates” across the United States as advocates…
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Search warrant leads to narcotics arrest
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A search warrant executed by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jasper resident Jacaris Clarence Stubbs and the…
Florida state officials honored as “Rural Champions” at 2024 FREDA Summit
Jeff Hendry Contributor T he Florida Rural Economic Development Association (FREDA) proudly recognized five distinguished state officials for their exceptional leadership and advocacy at the 2024 FREDA Summit held at the World…
$500k awarded to City of Live Oak for infrastructure
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 6, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to 17 small counties and municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund. “Florida is committed to supporting our…
Johnston Signature Furnishings opens in Branford
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Just a short time after Badcock Furniture closed its doors across the nation, Andy Johnston, the owner of the Branford, Madison and Monticello stores, has revived the business, opening…
Accident claims life on State Road 247
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at the intersection of State Road 247 and County Road 49 in…
Live Oak man charged for attempting to meet minor
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 13, the Lake City Police Department (LCPD) announced the arrest of a Live Oak man who has been charged with allegedly attempting to meet a…
Rising from the Flood: .50 Cal Coffee & Desserts re-opens
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Not even the floodwaters from recent hurricanes could break the spirits of Felix and Tammy Menjivar, as they launched a successful re-opening of their coffee shop, .50 Cal Coffee…
Operation Fall Harvest mass prison search a resounding success
FDC Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) joined state agency partners from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) to…
White Springs accident results in fatalities
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Lake City residents were pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle accident that occurred in Hamilton County on Saturday, Nov. 23. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, at…
Mayo Christmas Market and Parade happening Nov. 30
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and the Town of Mayo is set to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 30, with its annual Christmas Market and “Light the World” Christmas…
One dead, one in critical condition following Hamilton County crash
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal head-on collision between two semi trucks that occurred on Tuesday morning, Nov. 26, in Hamilton County. According to the FHP report,…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that Riverbend News announces the arrival of the November/December 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out, and subscribers…
Will American Pickers pick you?
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The History Channel’s popular series, “American Pickers,” will again be hunting lost treasures and unique relics in the North Florida area in December. So, it’s time to attack the…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River due to elevated E. Coli levels
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A health advisory has been issued by the Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) for residents and visitors near the Withlacoochee River in North Florida following a…
North Florida native picked as Trump’s Chief-of-Staff
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Susie Wiles, Lake City native and daughter of football legend, Pat Summerall, has been tapped by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as his Chief of Staff for the next…