Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There is a gubernatorial race happening this election season, along with several other statewide contests, including one for Agricultural Commissioner. Across the entire state – including in rural communities such as Suwannee, Hamilton and…
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Town Talk: The Gathering is coming to Mayo
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Mayo has good news – and good food – on the horizon. The Old Napa store property was recently annexed into the Town of Mayo and has since been…
FHP seeks public assistance in identifying vehicle and driver involved in fatal hit-and-run
Florida Highway Patrol Contributor The Florida Highway Patrol is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 25, on…
Ohio man charged with obscene communication with minor
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org An Ohio man was arrested and charged with alleged obscene communication with a juvenile following an investigation that began in February. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)…
Roldan sentenced to 10 years in animal abuse case
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Eric Ivan Roldan, the 46-year-old Live Oak man convicted of beating a puppy nearly to death last year, was sentenced to 10 years in the Florida Department of Corrections. …
SWAT uses explosive entry at Royal Inn, arrests two
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team arrested two Live Oak residents following an early morning warrant execution at a local motel. According to…
Hamilton County makes way for new green space
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A property in Jasper damaged by Hurricane Helene in 2024 is being transformed into a new green space with support from multiple county agencies. The building at 112 Hatley…
Humphrey sentenced for sex crimes
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Wallace Edward Humphrey was found guilty of sexual assault following a trial at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Monday, March 2. He was then sentenced to two consecutive life…
Lafayette Commission continues burn ban
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 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 meeting before calling…
Lane closures expected this week
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Feb. 28, through Friday, March 6: Hamilton County: Daytime lane closures…
More details revealed regarding 2025 cyberattack on City of Live Oak, $60,000 payment
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Details surrounding a cyberattack on the City of Live Oak last year emerged after a year of questions. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Live Oak…
Beloved Hamilton County teacher remembered for strength and inspiration
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Students, teachers and community members alike are mourning the loss of beloved Hamilton County High School (HCHS) teacher Raven Merine, who passed away following a battle with breast cancer….
Apex victims will not receive restitution any time soon, says State Attorney’s Office
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Shortly after Jason Andrew Bullock was transferred into the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), victims who had anticipated receiving a substantial restitution payment were dealt another…
Madison County man in critical condition following self-inflicted gunshot
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Live Oak man charged with multiple sex crimes, including video voyeurism
Jason Futch Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org A Live Oak man was charged with multiple sex crimes following a report of a local girl who told her friends that 38-year-old Jonathan Richard Browne had sexually assaulted…
Lake City woman refuses traffic stop
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Lake City woman was arrested following an attempted traffic stop that led to a chase involving multiple agencies. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, on…
Florida producers urged to report agricultural losses from winter 2026 freeze events
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Florida agricultural producers impacted by the winter 2026 freeze events are being asked to participate in a rapid damage assessment survey, led by the University of Florida’s Institute of…