Christian Peterson [email protected] A man with 20 prior felony convictions was arrested after a series of events involving the theft of a firearm, threats and gunfire on Thursday, Sept. 19, in White…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Man fatally wounded in bar fight
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews @gmail.com On Sunday, Aug. 18, Kelvin Bispham was arrested on the charge of homicide. According to a report filed by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, Bispham and the victim…
Branford man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offense
U.S. Department of Justice Contributor Harvey Jennings Starling, 56, of Branford, Fla., was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count “Methamphetamine distribution is a scourge…
12-year-old arrested in Hamilton County for alleged social media threats
Danny Federico [email protected] A 12-year-old girl was arrested in Hamilton County on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in connection to a social media threat made against fellow students at Hamilton County High School. The…
School shooting threats and what to do
Christian Peterson [email protected] You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard whispers of threats against a public school in the past month. It seems that there is a new…
Accident at Fusion Buffet leaves one in critical state
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Sunday, Sept. 15, an accident at the Fusion Buffet on US Highway 129 left one victim in critical condition. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway…
FEMA and SBA reps are in town
Laura Young [email protected] There are now 12 Disaster Recovery Centers open for Hurricane Debby impacted counties. In Lafayette County, specialists with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and SBA (Small Business Administration) are…
It’s a crime to steal signs
Rick Patrick [email protected] With the election season hitting its peak, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign signs. The signs are considered personal…
Tips for avoiding scams while filing your post-hurricane insurance claims
Danny Federico [email protected] In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, many Floridians are expected to file insurance claims for wind and flood damage. The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) emphasizes the…
Hamilton announces drivers license checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will be conducting driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Tuesday, Oct. 1, until Tuesday, Dec. 31, in…
Coach arrested at youth football game following heated incident
Danny Federico [email protected] A coach at a youth football game in Branford was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 7, following a confrontation with an off-duty deputy with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)….
Help the Posada family!
Christian Peterson [email protected] The tri-county area is well-known for gathering around and supporting those most in need in the community. Sadly, that moment may have come again. Chris Posada is the oldest…
Man arrested following stabbing incident in Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 7, at approximately 12:45 p.m., officers with the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) responded to a stabbing at 612 Scriven Ave., in Live Oak. Upon…
Homicide investigation ongoing in Lafayette County
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a possible homicide. Deputies were dispatched to the scene, where a Hispanic male subject…
Suwannee County Tourist Development office secures dual Henry Awards
Danny Federico [email protected] Jimmy Norris and Charissa Setzer of the Suwannee County Tourist Development office represented the county at the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, which was held during the last week…
FHP requests assistance with fatal hit-and-run investigation
Danny Federico [email protected] The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian south of Live Oak on County Road 349, just south of State Road 51….
Hamilton has groundbreaking for new logistics park
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners, the Hamilton County Development Authority and community leaders from Hamilton County gathered at the intersection of Interstate 75…