Emerald Greene editor@riverbendnews.org It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Jan/Feb 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and subscribers should…
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State tries to clear confusion over new license plate law
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Confusion continues to exist over a new state law that makes it a criminal offense to cover any part of a vehicle’s license plate, whether the obstruction is intentional…
White Springs block party ends in fatal shooting
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Lake City man was killed during a sanctioned block party in White Springs early Saturday, Jan. 3. The shooting happened at approximately 12:53 a.m. in the area of…
Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Senator Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas for healthcare, improved roads, and other infrastructure. Senate…
Hamilton County goes digital: Law enforcement join State Law Enforcement Radio System
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) went digital on Thursday, Dec. 18, enabling secure communication among law enforcement in Hamilton County. The improvements, part of a $3 million appropriation…
Doggie Dude Ranch seeking assistance from the community
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Doggie Dude Ranch is seeking the help of the community, as its facility has reached maximum capacity after a tree fell on the City of Live Oak’s animal…
Sheena Rickerson to serve on The Florida Bar Board of Governors
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County attorney Sheena Rickerson is adding to her list of accomplishments in the legal world as she prepares to take her place on the Board of Governors of…
HCSO BUSTS drug trafficker in White Springs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 19, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) executed a drug trafficking raid in White Springs, dubbed Operation Naughty List. “Early this morning, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s…
Michael Tucker named Hamilton County Emergency Management Director
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced that former University of Florida Institute of Agriculture and Food Sciences (UF/IFAS) Agricultural Assistant Michael Tucker will lead the county’s Emergency…
Suwannee awarded $38 million in grant funding
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 18, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a total of $311 million in awards to improve infrastructure across 37 Florida communities, including Suwannee County and the City of…
Foodway theft results in arrests of three former employees
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jasper Foodway was recently victim to a theft ring allegedly led by three former employees of the store. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrest report,…
HCSO takes stand against animal abuse
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is taking a stand against animal abuse by unveiling a new yard sign that will be placed in suspects’ yards after an arrest. The…
Fresh Stop celebrates grand opening
Fresh Stop Store #1407, located at 6886 Suwannee Plaza Ln, in Live Oak, held its grand opening on Friday, Dec. 12. Throughout the week of Monday, Dec. 15, the store held its…
More information revealed in November HCSO drug bust
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), working in conjunction with its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, conducted two simultaneous search warrants in southwest Jasper. The search warrants, executed…
The Arc is coming to Mayo
Lafayette County is growing at a rapid pace, and with that growth comes the introduction of new, community-centered organizations. A group of local citizens has been working closely with The Arc to…
Hamilton County High School mourns the passing of Dean Morell
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County High School (HCHS) faculty and students recently mourned the loss of a beloved high school Spanish teacher. Dean Morell, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, was…
One step closer: Progress on kennels at Hamilton County Animal Control
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) took over animal control from the county in October, the goal was to improve overall operations for county residents. Since taking over,…