LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who help us on our worst days, but a leading Florida behavioral health system is…
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AMERICAN PATRIOTS meeting to feature special presentation by members
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Those who have an AMERICAN PATRIOTS brochure have noticed the group stands for TRUTH. Under “What We Stand For,” number one is: “Searching for truth and promoting it through…
ACT announces sign-ups for land management financial assistance
Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) has partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to deliver federal funds for conservation and management of private lands in North Florida….
ArtFest 2023: Where creativity meets community
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Artists’ Guild will be showcasing the area’s finest collection of art from all ages during ArtFest 2023 from Saturday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 28, at…
Peanut T-Shirt design contest for students announced
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) is holding a t-shirt design contest for Florida students grades K-12 to create a special shirt for 2024. The winner will receive a $250…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day celebrates another success of livestock excellence and family fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Participants and fans enjoyed another successful year of the Hamilton County Fair Events Day. The day of showmanship and high quality livestock took place on Thursday, Oct. 5. The…
SRRC wrangles in crowds for 67th Annual Rodeo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) held its 67th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30, at the rodeo arena in Branford. At 3 p.m. on…
Wind resistance and trees: Lessons learned from wind and hurricane events
Carolyn Saft, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County Contributor As you are thinking of replacing trees on your property, consider these tips and the following trees, based on the research of ten hurricanes and…
Pink flag initiative honors cancer warriors
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer each year in order to educate people about the importance of early detection and access to high-quality care. During this…
From lawns to life lessons
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Raising children is a challenging but rewarding task. It involves fostering and molding the next generation, which is a daunting responsibility. However, there are many ways to instill essential…
White Springs Town Council attorney resigns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with public comment, starting with Joe Griffin. He approached the board…
Mayo town council sends historical beams to Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Oct. 9, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. First, the council gave permission, for the grant administrator and Sampson Edwards, to pursue the…
Live Oak Elks Lodge bingo events caught in gambling device ban
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak City Council’s monthly meeting opened up on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with Mayor Frank Davis expressing his admiration and appreciation for Greg Scott, county administrator and former…
Supporting the warriors in pink
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School (LHS) volleyball team and the LHS Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teacher’s sorority, came together on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to honor the…
The prescription for better health: Understanding health literacy
Kim Griffith Contributor Simply put, health literacy is essential to good health! Health literacy is defined as the ability to find, understand and use information and services to make smart decisions about…
The devil you know
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida is known for its abundance of wildlife, both native and invasive. While the main creatures that come to mind when one mentions “Florida wildlife” are deer, raccoon, bobcats,…
SVEC unveils Rapid Fiber Internet, a “game-changer” for rural connectivity
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Oct. 2, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new company, Rapid Fiber Internet. SVEC announced Rapid Fiber Internet’s creation a little over…