Lafayette County Sept. 30 Jessica Thornton, violation of probation-drug offense Hamilton County Sept. 29 Francisco Vasquez Cruz, out-of-county warrant Sept. 30 Yan Nobrega De Assis Oli, drive while license suspended revocation equivalent…
Unbreakable spirit: Surviving breast cancer and thriving with autoimmunity
Michelana Jones Byrd was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Following a double mastectomy and radiation treatment, she was declared cancer free in 2017. Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Michelana Jones Byrd has…
Community gathers for “Finding Lesley: A Movement of Hope”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 27, Heritage Park & Gardens became a vibrant gathering spot for community members, health advocates, and supporters during the “Finding Lesley: A Movement of Hope” Breast…
Branford Town Council approves $200 salary increase
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 30, for its final budget hearing. Once the meeting was opened, Council President Kevin Knighton announced the proposed millage rate of…
Suwannee School Board recognized for completion of Master Board Program
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Suwannee County School Board reviewed several policy revisions, heard from the Suwannee Middle School (SMS) broadcasting program, and received a…
Letter to the Editor
Five and a half hours without a commercial! An estimated crowd of over 200,000 attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona on September 21st 2025. Millions more viewed it on Fox News…
Cagle Grams: The most dangerous game
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” (2 Corinthians 13:5…
Living God’s Way: Authoritative letter to be universally applied
One of the letters Paul wrote while he was in prison was to the church at Colossae. Throughout the letter, Paul focused on the importance of Christ being the center of one’s…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces SAFE program delivers record seizures of fentanyl
Governor’s Press Office Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program delivered more resources for law enforcement, more takedowns of traffickers, and record seizures of…
Multi-county car chase leads to arrests
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A multi-county car chase initiated in Alachua County on Thursday, Oct. 2, led deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to arrest…
White Springs man arrested for alleged sexual assault
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A White Springs resident is facing sexual assault charges following an incident that occurred in July involving an employee at a local business located at Suwannee Plaza. Due to…
Carlei Ruff models during New York Fashion Week
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Carlei Ruff, Lafayette County Native and the winner of this year’s Little Miss North Florida, had the opportunity to visit New York and model during Fashion Week. The event,…
Real estate pioneer Ronnie Poole passes away
Suwannee County recently mourned the loss of real estate pioneer Ronald “Ronnie” Poole. The founder of Poole Realty, Inc., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, surrounded by family. According to his son,…
Rodeo returns to Suwannee County Fairgrounds
Hailey Waldo reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s rodeo time in Live Oak as the Suwannee River Roundup Professional Rodeo gears up for its fifth annual event on Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, at…
HCSO receives multiple grants and donations to improve agency
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has received several grants, which will significantly improve its operations. Not only will the improvement benefit the agency, but the inclusion of a…
Flock devices come to Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County joins a growing list of municipalities across the nation taking advantage of an opportunity to utilize a specialized device designed to combat crime. The Suwannee County Sheriff’s…