Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 24, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) took evidence from closed cases out to the Hamilton County Landfill to be destroyed. The HCSO deputies met at…
Lt. Governor introduces cybersecurity grant
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 16, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez arrived at the Suwannee County Judicial Annex, located at 218 Parshley St. SW, in Live Oak. Lt. Governor Nuñez was…
Lafayette scammer charged with cheating
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 17, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a complainant who wanted to report that Michael Trail, the owner of M&M Cabinets, cheated him out…
Don’t bring a cat to a dog fight
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School varsity flag football team played host to the Jefferson County Tigers (0-5) on Tuesday, March 7. The Bulldogs (2-1) were coming off a 28-7 win…
DOH Lafayette and Suwannee reminds Floridians and tourists to be safe and healthy this spring break
DOH Suwannee and Lafayette Contributor In March, spring break season is in full swing in the Sunshine State, and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Lafayette and Suwannee Counties is providing…
Branford man arrested for sexual battery
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 17, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located and apprehended 58-year-old Michael Duwane Koon of Branford after investigating allegations that he potentially drugged and took advantage of…
Want something different in your relationship with God?
“Are you ready?” I called to my roommate from the second floor. “Yeah … just give me another minute,” Marlene answered. I looked over the railing and saw her sitting on the…
One dead, two injured in I-10 accident
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org A 60-year-old New Orleans woman was pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday, March 18, in Suwannee County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report,…
Austin O’Connor joins the University of Florida coaching staff
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Austin O’Connor is a 2010 Suwannee High School graduate, where he left his mark on the soccer field for the Bulldogs. O’Connor was a team leader, and played well…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office receives letter claiming to be from missing juvenile
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Julie “JuJu” Moran Lovell, of O’Brien, was last seen on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Lovell is 4’11, 105 lbs and has brown hair and green eyes. The last place Julie…
Trojans trounce Indians
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County High School varsity baseball team played host to the Fort White Indians (2-3) on Monday, March 13. The Trojans (6-2) were looking to improve on an…
Live Oak man arrested for sexual abuse
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org After a year-long investigation led by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Investigator Kim Lane, Jimmy Torres, 58 years old, of Live Oak, was arrested on Friday, March 10 after…
Branford man strikes two patrol vehicles
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 3, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper Ryan MacFadden spotted a silver sports utility vehicle (SUV) traveling south on US 129 with an…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “The Banshees of Inisherin”
“The Banshees of Inisherin” was released on October 21, 2022 to the United States market and was directed, written and co-produced by Martin McDonagh. The film is set on the fictional island…
Hamilton County ignites with fully staffed Fire department
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org There are 461 registered fire departments in the State of Florida. Out of those fire departments, 34.8 percent are completely volunteer run and 11 percent are mostly volunteer run….
Wild Azalea Festival happening this weekend
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs is providing its citizens with a weekend of celebration by hosting A Taste of White Springs, along with its annual Wild Azalea Festival. A…
Boys and Girls Club of Mayo to hold parent meeting
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, March 13, the Boys and Girls Club of Mayo will be holding a parent meeting. The meeting will be held at the Boys and Girls Club, located…