Christian Peterson [email protected] The Fay family is suffering from a significant loss this year. While Ronnie, Brittany and their three children were away on a family vacation, their house caught fire. “The…
Category: Community News
Gospel music rally and concert coming to Mayo
Danny Federico [email protected] Spradlen Ministries will present a Florida Gospel Music Association rally and concert on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Center. The concert will feature performances by…
F.A.Y.C. 2026 impacts hundreds of young lives
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News More than 230 campers, counselors and volunteers gathered at Camp Suwannee in Dowling Park from Sunday, July 19, through Friday, July 24, for First Assembly Youth Camp (F.A.Y.C.)…
Pregnancy Care Center to host 5k Walk/Run for Life in September
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Pregnancy Care Center will host its annual 5k Walk/Run for Life on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing community members together to support local families and empower lives. The…
Live Oak Elks Lodge to host annual Golf Tournament in October
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Live Oak Elks Lodge 1165 will host its annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Suwannee Country Club, located at 7932 U.S. 90, in Live Oak. The…
Lafayette County Pioneer Day to feature art show and vendors
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Lafayette County’s annual Pioneer Day celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing local artists, crafters, vendors and community members together for a day celebrating the county’s history…
First Responder and Friends Special Needs Field Day set for September
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR), in partnership with Florida Health and the Suwannee High School Allied Health Department, will host a First Responder and Friends Special Needs Field…
Alpha-gal support group to meet monthly in Branford
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) will have an opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges through a monthly support group at the Branford Public Library. The Alpha-Gal…
Our Community Cares Coalition Youth Leadership Ambassadors take tour of Live Oak
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Our Community Cares Coalition is a local organization that is focused on uplifting youth around North Central Florida. The group works hard with local youth on community projects and education,…
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” season is here
Christian Peterson [email protected] Every 42 minutes, a person is killed in a drunk driving accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This equates to over 12,000 lives lost each year. In 2023, 30% of all…
Primary Election Day is Aug. 18
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for Florida’s 2026 Primary Election. Polls at all voting locations will be open…
Community rallies behind veteran and service dog after van fire
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community is rallying around James Mugweru, a Marine veteran who is working to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed the van he had been…
Ellie’s Benefit Barrel Race to raise funds for local cowgirl
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News On Saturday, Aug. 15, in Jasper, Ellie’s Benefit Barrel Race will take place to help a local cowgirl receive the medical treatments she needs to get back in…
Lane closures expected this week
The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 14: Hamilton County: Nighttime lane closures on Interstate 75…
From pews to providers
Danny Federico [email protected] In rural communities, people struggling with mental health or substance misuse may not always turn to a doctor or counselor first. Sometimes, they go to their pastor. That connection…
Hamilton County comes together to help children learn a skill that could save their lives
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor This summer, something remarkable happened in Hamilton County. What began as an idea to provide local children with access to quality swim instruction became a true community-wide effort, demonstrating…
Know Before You Vote: Billy White, Sr., candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Billy White, Sr., and I am running for the opportunity to serve the people of District 2 as your next Suwannee County Commissioner. Since July of 1975 after meeting…