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,…
Search warrant leads to big drug/ firearm bust
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the night of Sunday, Dec. 7, the Criminal Investigations Division of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit, executed…
W.B. Howland looking for information regarding break in
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org During the night of Sunday, Nov. 30, and early morning of Monday, Dec. 1, an unidentified individual or individuals broke into W.B. Howland’s truss plant. The suspect(s) broke into…
SCSO searching for missing 17-year-old
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting help from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Haileigh Leeann Jones Horne, age 17, was last seen on Thursday, Dec….
Christmas on the Square lighted parade rescheduled
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Live Oak’s favorite Christmas event, Christmas on the Square, went off without a hitch. The cold weather and rain didn’t stop anyone from attending the festival. However, it did…
Sweets-N-the-Streets to happen in Jasper
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Christmas celebrations are in full swing, and Hamilton County is not going to be left behind, as the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sweets-N-the-Streets celebration will take place…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed to host Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs will be the spot for Christmas celebrations on Friday, Dec. 12, as Christmas on Bridge Street returns for its fourth annual event. It will…
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…
County takes control of Emergency Management following dismal audit findings
County to hire consultant to help with future guidance Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A sweeping forensic audit of the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) revealed what county leaders called “significant structural failures,”…
Lafayette FFA competes at the 98th National FFA Convention
Chad Lyons Contributor The Lafayette Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Evaluation and Meats Evaluation Career Development Event teams represented Florida at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Ind.,…
Hamilton County High School Theatre Troupe astounds at One-Act Festival
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Theater is not as popular as it once was, however, that does not mean that the love for the art form has gone anywhere. There are still plenty out…
Lafayette FFA places in top five of 2025 Florida FFA State Forestry CDE
Chad Lyons Contributor The 2025 Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals took place Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Florida Forest Festival Grounds in Perry, Fla….
Lafayette FBLA chapter triumphs at State Leadership Conference
Chad Lyons Contributor The Lafayette High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter successfully sent 24 students (grades sixth through 12th) to the 2025 Florida FBLA State Leadership Conference in Daytona…
Florida black bear hunt is set to begin in three days
Hailey Heseltine editor@riverbendnews.org The first sanctioned hunting season for Florida black bears in a decade starts on Saturday, Dec. 6. During the season, which is planned to last until Saturday, Dec. 28,…
Remembering Suwannee: R. P. Hopkins
Eric Musgrove County Historian Each generation, we lose stories and anecdotes of those who have lived before us, as very few are written down or passed on. One story that has been…
GSMS Developers shape up Live Oak’s residential future
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org US Highway 129 in Live Oak is becoming a fast-developing commercial and residential area, attracting companies from across the state and country to do business. While restaurants are seeing…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fund
Laura Young editor@riverbendnews.org Jack Stevens, “Santa” over in Monticello, will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary…