Category: Community News

Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Big Shoals State Forest will expand by 142 acres following a critical acquisition of land within the Florida Wildlife Corridor in Hamilton County. Alachua Conservation Trust worked with…

Beth Moore, Madison UF/IFAS Contributor The Fourth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show (formally known as the Madison County Chick Chain Show) is officially in the books! Way back in March of…

Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Pregnancy Care Center hosted its annual 5k Run/Walk 4 Life. This event allowed people of all ages to actively demonstrate their support for the…

Katherine Allen Contributor Cooking is a blast, especially when people enjoy the food you have prepared. When asked for a copy of your recipe, share safety along with the instructions. Research has…

Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Local author Amanda Harris has announced the release of her latest work, “Hollow Harbor.” It is a novel set in coastal Maine over the course of a single summer…

Emily Beach Contributor The Peanut Butter Challenge is an annual jar collection for local food pantries hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and lasts from Saturday, Oct. 1, until Monday, Oct. 31. Launched in…

Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Living in Florida makes most people aware of the common natural dangers that surrounding the area. A good example of this would be the hurricanes seen almost yearly around…

Jason Futch, Suwannee Valley Unsolved Contributor Fourteen-year-old Sergio Diego Domingo was living the American dream. An immigrant from Guatemala, he had traveled with relatives throughout parts of the United States until settling…

Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Riverbend News, in partnership with Wild Adventures, is able to give away free tickets to the theme park for general admission and, on occasion, for special concerts or events….

Florida Department of Health Contributor   On Saturday, Sept. 24, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-219, expanding the State of Emergency statewide as Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm…

Erika Clesi Contributor The Florida Springs Institute met and broadcasted to Facebook Live on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to present their research findings on four Florida springs: Lafayette Blue, Troy, Fanning and Manatee….

SVEC Contributor The second annual Suwannee Valley Food Fight to End Hunger, organized by Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), is in the books. Throughout August, Cheek & Scott Pharmacy, First Federal Bank,…

Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 42nd annual Pioneer Day festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Mayo. The first event at the…

Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Danceology Competition Team is holding a raffle to help raise funds for upcoming competitions. The raffle’s grand prize is the Ultimate Tailgate Cooler. The cooler was…

Florida Department of Health Contributor In response to Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Health has prepared for Special Needs Shelter operations to begin in areas of anticipated landfall. If you know…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Aug. 25, the Town of Branford and the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the newest location of Poole Realty Inc. by holding a ribbon cutting. Kellie…

Carolyn Saft Contributor After another steamy summer, I am thankful we are getting closer to cool weather. Fall is a good time to grow cool season vegetables. You can grow arugula, beets,…