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…
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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…
Two single-vehicle accidents result in fatalities
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Suwannee Valley residents lost their lives in separate single-vehicle accidents in Columbia County this week. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at approximately 4:25 p.m. According…
Final day for storm debris pickup is Nov. 23
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is reminding residents that the last day to place storm debris at the curb for pickup is Saturday, Nov. 23….
Wawa is coming to Live Oak
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wawa is coming to Live Oak, and local interest has the city reeling with excitement over its future plans. The plans began at the latest Board of Adjustment and…
Lafayette FFA takes National Championship second year in a row
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter has consistently proven to be some of the best every year, not only at the local or state levels,…
Election Day is upon us! Plan your vote!
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com One of the most contentious elections in U.S. history is going to be taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Many people will sit with bated breath, waiting to see…