Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 10, the Town of Branford held an election for Post 4 of the Branford Town Council. The race was between incumbent Stacey Griffith and newcomer Tera…
Around the Banks
Captain Charles Floyd Cone (1835-1924) was born in Camden County, Ga. He fought during the War Between the States and was an officer in the Confederate Army. As land was readily available…
Letter to the Editor: Grid Down Power Up
ENDANGERING: Consensus of the 6/8/25 Newsmax National presentation on the unsustainable vulnerabilities and extraordinary CURRENT HIGH LEVEL of EXTRAORDINARY RISKS TO OUR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL GRID (and our electricity-based modern civilization) due to…
Letter to the Editor: Open Letter to City of Live Oak, FL – Part 1
On behalf of the residents of Tara Trace Circle, Pineview Circle and Coliseum Avenue and many other affected residents in District 3, we would like to state our position on the matter…
Lafayette Commission receives annual report from Meridian Healthcare
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board started by approving the minutes from the previous meeting. They then…
Mayo Town Council discusses land development updates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, June 9, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. They began by approving the agenda for the evening with no modifications. After that, the…
Live Oak City Council nixes speed detection cameras
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10,the Live Oak City Council addressed a proposal to bring speed detection cameras to school zones throughout the city in an effort…
Jean-Bart stays on as White Springs attorney, search begins for new town manager
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The search is underway for a new town manager for White Springs following approval to proceed with the termination of former Town Manager Vanessa George. Ten candidate applications were…
Local church hosting regular community outreach
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosts a monthly free community outreach every month. On the fourth sunday of every month, the Live Oak SDA Church hosts a four-hour…
Jail Report
Lafayette County June 11 Maleeka Rushing, driving while license suspended or restricted June 14 Reginald Thomas, writ Hamilton County June 10 Jacob Daniel-Riley Wermann, out-of-county warrant Brandon Marquis Simmons, probation violation …
How to accurately identify plant ailments in vegetable gardens
Raymond Balaguer Contributor I was first drawn to vegetable gardening with the wish of getting a bit closer to self-sustainability and improving my eating habits. I tried growing things from seeds and…
Florida State Parks and Florida Prepaid team up to inspire learning, adventure and savings
Department of Environmental Protection Contributor Florida State Parks and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program are once again partnering to help families invest in their children’s future while enjoying the natural wonders of the Sunshine…
Summer Fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and students are getting a hard-earned break from academics. This is a good thing for the kiddos, but can…
CDC no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children, pregnant women
The Center Square Contributor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from children and pregnant women’s recommended immunization schedules, reversing the Centers for Disease Control and…
Florida TaxWatch releases Economic Commentary on the 2025 first quarter, forecasts Florida’s economy through 2030
Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Tuesday, June 3, Florida TaxWatch released economic commentary: Florida Economic Forecast: 2024 – 2030 / Q1 2025. The data upon which these forecasts are based are provided through…
Hamilton County installs new flag box
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Veterans Service building has installed a new drop box specifically to help residents dispose of old, retired U.S. Flags so they can be disposed of properly. …
Legislators, Farm Bureau officials discuss agricultural policy at multi-county meeting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Agricultural policy, rural development, and legislative advocacy took center stage on Thursday, May 15, as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau hosted its annual Multi-County Legislative Meeting at the Lafayette…