Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com House Bill 4079, which was filed by Representative Jason and Senator Corey Simon on Friday, March 7, was reviewed by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday, April 1. If…
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Arrest Made involving minor: Alleged sexual misconduct
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Thursday, April 3, the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) responded to a complaint of lewd, lascivious sexual misconduct involving a minor child. As officers were en…
Wawa continues to move through Planning and Zoning, Chik-fil-A sees opening date
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the landscape of U.S. Highway 129 North in Live Oak sees a dramatic increase in businesses coming into the city, residents are anticipating one of the newest additions…
Branford High School’s Jon Weisner to lead the state Beta Club
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford High School (BHS) attended the State Beta Club Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 17, which saw great strides amongst the club. Twenty-five Beta Club members came…
Hamilton County Property Appraiser warns of property report scheme
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Property Appraiser’s Office is warning of a scheme that an organization from California has been sending out to residents in an attempt to overcharge for property…
Pregnant woman injured in ballpark attack
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An attack on a pregnant woman at Hatch Park resulted in the arrest of the suspect, who allegedly abandoned her child at the park after the attack. According to…
Holiday Inn employee allegedly assaults coworker
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An encounter between a Holiday Inn employee and his coworker allegedly resulted in an attack and a violation of probation after it was revealed that the suspect was also…
LOPD announces arrests in homicide investigation
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Friday, Feb. 21, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Live Oak Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash in the area of 424 Johnson Ave. Upon…
Jay Crouch continues to rebuild following January house fire
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local Suwannee County resident continues to rebuild two months after a devastating fire destroyed his home and surrounding property. Jay Crouch, who is 70-years-old, lost his home, vehicles…
Welcome to Riverbend: Jason Futch
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jason Futch was born in Gainesville in 1991 to two loving parents. He spent most of his early life in Live Oak, attending Suwannee High School. However, eventually, Futch…
Hamilton collision results in fatality
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 26-year-old man from College Park, Ga., was killed late Monday night, March 17, after being struck by two vehicles on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County. According to a…
Norris begins tenure with North Florida Professional Services
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jimmy Norris spent the last six years representing Suwannee County as the economic development coordinator. Now, he’s entered a new role with a familiar feel: the Economic Development Director…
Spring Fling Car Show coming to White Springs this weekend
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Spring Fling Car Show is coming to Suwannee Hardware & Feed in White Springs on Saturday, March 29. The event will not only include featured vehicles, but also…
Atwood selected HCHS 2025 Boys State Delegate
Hamilton County School District Contributor Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is proud to announce Brandon Atwood has been selected as the school’s 2025 Boys State Delegate. The Florida American Legion Boys State…
Michelle Drummond receives the Connect, Grow, Shine Award
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Extension Business Professionals Conference in February, Suwannee County Extension Office Staff Assistant Michelle Drummond received the prestigious Connect, Grow, Shine Award from the University of Florida’s…
Celestial events in March: Will you see the lunar eclipse?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 2025 is shaping up to be a pretty active, astronomically speaking, with January and February a planetary parade, several different planetary and lunar conjunctions, a massive and beautiful…
Disturbance leads to indecent exposure arrest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Officer K. Williams with the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) was dispatched to the area of Silas Drive in response to a reckless driver and…