Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org “The food fight is back,” Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) said in a Facebook post. “We’re uniting with local partners to raise food donations for the Florida Gateway Food Bank.”…
Category: Community News
Suwannee County Commissioner Travis Land earns Certified County Commissioner Designation: Commissioner Land goes above and beyond to better serve the community
Florida Association of CountiesContributor Suwannee County Commissioner Travis Land was presented with the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the…
Help McCormick fight cancer
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Jessica McCormick is a Branford High School graduate who married her beloved husband, Mike, on May 31, 2022. Early this year, McCormick discovered that she has stage three serous carcinoma…
Using the Life360 app
Halie Wetheringtonreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For some parents, having their child’s or family member’s location is of upmost importance in case of emergency or in times of need. Because of this, tools like Find My…
The use of on-farm trials
Emily Beach; UF/IFAS Agriculture Agent, Lafayette CountyContributor On-farm trials are experiments that are established by farmers to test a product (pesticide, fertilizer, etc.) or farming practice that has been done on a…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue welcomes three new members
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) play an important role in helping to save lives and property and they need to be prepared for any type of emergency that may occur. In…
Crosses for Our Community sets Veterans Day deadline
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org In November 2021, in honor of Veterans Day Crosses for Our Community lined the streets of Live Oak with white crosses bearing the names of Veterans both alive and fallen…
Cold Case Spotlight: Jill Diane Carter
Jason Futch, Suwannee Valley UnsolvedContributor One of the most unbearable things to imagine is the fact that you could die a long way from home on vacation or visiting family. But, what…
Have you seen Snowball?
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The Flanigin family is from Orlando, Fla., however, they found themselves in Live Oak while they were traveling back from Niceville after saying goodbye to Debra Flanigin’s aunt, who is…
See ya later alligators
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Alligator hunting season officially opens on Monday, Aug. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule change in May of this year extending the hours when…
Get ready to vote
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Early voting for the primary election has begun, with voters soon getting a chance to choose their political party bearers for three state races and outright picking a winner in…
Withlacoochee River meets standards
Rick Patrickreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, July 29, the Florida Department of Health issued a statement that the precautionary health advisory for the Withlacoochee River had been lifted. This decision was based on results…
Windstream set to bring broadband to Hamilton County
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County is set in rural north Florida, where the internet is outdated compared to today’s technology. For years, unfortunately, the cost outweighed the production of bringing in better service….
High-speed internet, coming to a home near you
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, July 26, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) invited members, elected officials and business partners to a special announcement. Suwannee County Commissioners, Hamilton County Commissioners, Live Oak City…
Live Oak Community Drum Circle to hold first gathering at Millenium Park
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Enjoy a family-friendly, multicultural music experience with the first ever Live Oak Community Drum Circle. The group will gather at Millenium Park with various instruments, including drums, shakers, flutes, bells,…
Have sweet, tasty fun at Kizzy’s Ice Cream Social
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Kizzy L. Burch is a native of White Springs. She is married to Daren Burch and has two adult children, Terrill and Ayanna. Burch works for the Hamilton School District…
Sports registration is open for Hamilton County Parks and Rec
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has opened its baseball and softball registration. The deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. For children three to four-years-old, registration is $35; for…