Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 11 Tyler Sullivan, battery-second or subsequent offense domestic Aug. 15 Victoria Shores, out-of-county warrant Randy Cook, simple battery Aug. 16 Christopher Northrup, marijuana possession, driving while license suspended or…
Summer gardening is tough
Carolyn Saft Contributor As a fifth-generation Floridian, I’ve got to admit—I’m not a fan of the summer heat and humidity. Honestly, I’m just glad I’m not a plant stuck outside in those…
Hamilton County Commissioners furious over Withlacoochee River spill
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting at the county courthouse. While several topics were covered, one stood out: the…
Jennings bans smoking in public parks; Interlocal agreements discussed
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council met for its regular meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 4. During the meeting, several items were on the agenda, two of which centered…
Look before you lop!
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the summer sun in full swing, and the last, lingering threat of winter’s frost a steadily fading memory, gardeners everywhere are taking to the sunshine just beyond their…
Live Oak natives build self-esteem with cheer
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Halle Herring and her sister, Kalle, grew up in Live Oak and participated in cheer and gymnastics in their youth. Now living in Tallahassee, the sisters wanted to give…
Adopt a Pet: Hank
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News is partnering with local animal shelters to spotlight some of the residents gracing their halls in hopes of finding their perfect fur-ever home! This week, Hank the…
Calling all vendors: Woman’s Club of Jasper Fall Bazaar happening Sept. 27
Delores Howell Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper will be sponsoring its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artisans, crafters, authors and food vendors who…
Time to renew your vote-by-mail request for 2025-26
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Individuals wishing to vote by mail in 2025-26 need to submit a new vote-by-mail ballot request to their local Supervisor of Elections Office, as requests made for the 2024…
Save your energy
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Believe it or not, you’re wasting electricity. And with heat waves well underway, you’re going to want to save energy wherever you can to make up for that hefty…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Jasper residents were arrested on charges related to animal cruelty on Tuesday, Aug. 12, following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO)…
16-year-old killed in Branford crash
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford teen was killed on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 16, following a single-vehicle accident on a hay field near 79th Road and 274th Street. According to a…
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence faces closure due to code violations
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence is facing closure due to issues related to several violations, according to a report written by Suwannee County Code Enforcement Officer Robin Crespo. Despite the order, which…
Terry “Donell” Gwinn remembered as trailblazer for sustainable growth
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Terry “Donell” Gwinn was a bigger-than-life individual who made a name for himself in Suwannee County. Alongside his brothers, Clifford and the late Robert, Jr., Donell started Gwinn Brothers…
Hometown Salute: Kerner Kafka
Kerner Kafka was adopted into a loving military home, with a father who served honorably for 32 years with the United States Navy. His family moved around outside of the United States…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s new Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida is one of the fastest-growing states, adding people to its population daily. That means even small towns like Live Oak are seeing an influx of new people. With…