Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor As summer travel increases, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is launching a seasonal traffic safety initiative to protect everyone sharing our roadways. Beginning Monday, June 1, and…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Vehicle incident outside bar leads to aggravated battery charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Lake City woman was arrested on Saturday, May 30, after allegedly striking multiple people with a vehicle during an altercation outside a Suwannee County bar. According to a…
Two killed in single-vehicle crash on I-10
Danny Federico [email protected] Two North Carolina residents were killed on Friday, June 12, in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 west of U.S. Highway 90 in Suwannee County. According to the Florida…
Collins wins Live Oak District 1 runoff race
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters returned to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, to decide the City of Live Oak’s District 1 City Council race after neither incumbent Tommie Jefferson nor newcomer Adam…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court judge
Mickey Starling Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison County resident Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing…
HCSO clarifies policy on public event participation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) wants to make it clear that any community event, outreach program, public appearance or engagement involving the sheriff’s office will be…
Live Oak man arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Sunday, May 31, by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) following an investigation into the death of a domestic cat. According to…
Pursuit leads to child neglect charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Branford man was arrested on Wednesday, May 27, after fleeing from a traffic stop while driving with a suspended license and a 11⁄2-year- old child inside the vehicle….
HCSO seeking help in homicide investigation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The homicide investigation into the death of Tad Leonard Anderson, which occurred on Jan. 3, 2026, in White Springs, Fla., remains active and ongoing. Investigators have worked…
Parent’s report leads to arrest of registered sexual offender
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit Investigation resulted in the arrest of a registered sexual offender accused of communicating with juvenile females through social media…
Suwannee Commissioners hear concerns about cell phone towers and privacy issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Express Oil Change hosts grand opening
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak is growing, and with that comes new businesses. One of the newest businesses that has popped up is Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The new business…
Former Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid inducted into Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame
Former Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid, who passed away on April 23 of this year, was posthumously inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on…
Suwannee Commissioners lift burn ban across county
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes a…
Chicken and rice fundraiser to benefit former officer
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are invited to join together on Saturday, June 6, to show support for a resident who is facing significant medical challenges through a chicken and rice fundraiser….
Community rallies around Ernie Clayton and family during heart transplant journey
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community continues to rally around Ernie Clayton and his family as they navigate the challenging road following Clayton’s recent heart transplant surgery. Friends, family and…
Blackberry Festival this weekend!
Danny Federico [email protected] Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time once more for one of Riverbend News’ favorite traditions. The Fourth Annual Riverbend News Blackberry Festival is set for Saturday,…