Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The North Florida area is an undeniably agricultural hub. No matter where you go, it wouldn’t take you more than five minutes to find a farm. However, every farm…
Rebecca Charles: An entrepreneur from the past
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Charles Springs is a popular spring in Suwannee County. Residents are attracted to its warm water, long walk to the river, fun tunnels to dive in, and its amenities….
Remembering Suwannee: Bottling Works ad
Eric Musgrove Contributor There was a time in Suwannee County’s history when Live Oak had several local bottling works producing a variety of soft drinks, as did many cities across the country….
Vintage vibes shine in 2025 Miss BHS Pageant
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Families, friends and Branford High School (BHS) supporters gathered in the school’s auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 22, for the annual Little, Junior and Miss BHS Pageant, which had the…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host music and ministry weekend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to enjoy a weekend of music and ministry with the Lighthouse Christian Center! From Saturday, March 22, to Sunday, March 23, the center will offer live worship…
Bulldogs flag football team honors seniors with win
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 4, the Suwannee High School flag football team faced off against the Baker County Wildcats. The Bulldogs proved, once again, that they are a step above…
Bucs take battle to extra innings on Senior Night
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Buccaneers fans who showed up for Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 28, when the Branford High School softball team faced the visiting Cowgirls of Madison County High School certainly…
Remembering the animals who fought for us
Christian Petetson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dogs are a man’s best friend; everyone has heard this saying. Some people believe it, while others do not, but one thing is universally agreed upon: dogs and humanity…
Freedom of Information Day: The public’s right to transparency
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Freedom of information is not only a right; it is something that most citizens of the United States of America should take advantage of. Freedom of Information Day is…
Live Oak Public Library to host Community Health Fair
Amy Osborne Contributor The Live Oak Public Library will host a health fair for the community on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to…
Farm Share to hold free food distribution in Suwannee County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Farm Share, a free drive-through food distribution, will be returning to Suwannee County to assist residents on Thursday, March 13. The distribution will begin at noon and continue until…
Buchanan honored by Mayo Masonic Lodge
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Matt Buchanan was at a loss for words when the Mayo Masonic Lodge presented him with its inaugural “Community Builder Award” at its monthly lodge meeting on Monday, March…
Cold Case Round Table event coming to Branford Public Library
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. invites the public to its upcoming Cold Case Round Table event, which will offer insight into the investigative process behind solving long-standing cases. The discussion…
Young friends of SVEC have a huge opportunity
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Youth Tour is a staple for students in the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) area. Each year, students from the SVEC coverage area are chosen to go on…
Allen “Bruce” Gardner
Allen “Bruce” Gardner, age 61, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. He was born in Lake City on October 21, 1963, to Jackie Sapp and Early Bascom…
Economic Development Director Jimmy Norris announces resignation at Suwannee commissioners’ meeting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous…
Jennings Town Council addresses various updates
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 4, the Jennings Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Besides a few updates and a motion to approve auditor services for the 2024 to…