Category: Community News

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Suwannee County is home to numerous rivers and freshwater springs, and a unique geographical feature shows how the bodies of water are connected.  According to the Suwannee River Water…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Suwannee River Riding Club will be hosting a benefit barrel race on Friday, July 12, to support Janna Roberts in her recovery.  Events will begin with an exhibition…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Saturday, June 1, marked the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Florida National Weather Services (NWS) is providing free virtual tropical training from Monday, July 29, until…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only ones at…

Rick Patrick  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  Boyz to Kings, a Madison County youth mentoring organization, is expanding its reach and is looking for additional staff. Boyz to Kings Founder and Executive Director Merv Mattair recently…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition.  Students from 7…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on Saturday, June 1, the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey.  The annual survey, open until Saturday, Aug….

Kim Griffin  Contributor  Falls are a major concern for older adults because they can cause serious injuries, lead to a loss of independence, and reduce quality of life. The risk of falling…

Lafayette County Farm Bureau Contributor In May, the Lafayette County Farm Bureau held its annual AgVenture event, an educational initiative designed to immerse local fourth-graders in the diverse world of agriculture. This…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS) has recently begun a free diabetic footwear program. This initiative provides diabetic socks, inserts and shoes to residents living with Type 1 or…

To the Citizens of Lafayette County,  I am deeply honored and grateful to be able to continue to serve as your Tax Collector. Serving our County in this role continues to be…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Branford’s Fourth of July to be bursting with fun  Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s Fourth of July bonanza! The festivities will begin at noon with the National…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July bonanza! Festivities will begin at noon with a performance of the National Anthem on the Suwannee River Greenway….

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) held its kickoff meeting on Thursday, May 30. Twenty young farming and ranching families from around Hamilton County made their way…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From now through the end of June, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) will be holding a peanut butter and jelly drive entitled “Spread the Love.” Peanut butter and…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County 4-H UF/IFAS Extension Office recently received a new pavilion and picnic table for their campus’ outdoor classroom. These classrooms will be used throughout the summer for…

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Temperatures are steadily rising, and with hot, sunny days comes the beckoning call of cool, refreshing waters, the perfect relief from the exhausting heat waves. The time has come…