Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, April 29, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) assisted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) in arresting 39-year-old Steven Levon Mincey, a resident of…
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Buccaneers’ Kennedy Walker signs with FSCJ
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kennedy Walker is a well-known player in Branford High School’s volleyball scene and has even earned the title of the team’s Most Valuable Player of the Year. During the…
Hornets’ Trey Galbraith signs with LaGrange
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Trey Galbraith is considered one of the finest golfers ever produced by Lafayette High School (LHS). He has devoted countless hours honing his skills under the guidance of Hornets…
D-Day Veteran passes away at 103
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Earl Victory Mills is a well-known name throughout Suwannee County. Newspapers all over have interviewed him over the years, as he was a modern day superhero. He was born…
LOPD investigates fatal shooting
Live Oak Police Department Contributor The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, May 13, and resulted in one fatality. …
Kidnapping victim recovered by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Deputies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) assisted in the recovery of a 9-year-old kidnapping victim in the early hours of Monday, May 13. According to a press release from…
DeSantis issues updates on recovery efforts following severe weather in North Florida
Office of Governor Ron DeSantis Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-94 which designates 12 counties to be under a state of emergency in order to maximize state resources and…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Wave Armor breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Suwannee County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Economic Development Office hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony for Wave Armor on Tuesday, April 30. Formerly known as Project Wave, Wave Armor is a venture by…
Biden-Harris Administration announces new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition
USDA Contributor On Wednesday, April 24, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals…
Hamilton County residents appointed delegates to Republican National Convention
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, July 15, through Thursday, July 18, a gathering of political significance is set to unfold in Milwaukee, Wis., as delegates from Florida gear up to play a…
New Jasper Fire Chief Joe Branton embarks on community-oriented vision
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Joe Branton stepped into his role as Jasper Fire Chief on Thursday, March 28, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to serving the community….
Honoring hometown heroes: Florida Youth Charitable, Inc. pays tribute to deceased Veterans
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Memorial Day approaches, Florida Youth Charitable, Inc., is gearing up for its Fourth Annual Hometown Hero program, an initiative aimed at honoring the memory of deceased Veterans who…
Suwannee County Fire Chief Eddie Hand announces retirement
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com After 25 years of dedicated service, Eddie Hand, Fire Chief of Suwannee County Fire and Rescue (SCFR), has announced his retirement, effective Hand’s decision to retire marks the end…
Riverbend’s Blackberry Festival is almost here
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com For the second year in a row Riverbend News is excited to announce its upcoming Blackberry Festival. The festival, originally hosted by the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, has…
Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run illuminates Hamilton County
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In Hamilton County, a spirit of unity and support illuminated the streets as the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida took center stage on Tuesday, April…
Bullpups claim Big Bend Champion titles
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Middle School’s baseball and softball teams have recently shown themselves to be the best around. Both Bullpups teams were able to secure the titles of Big Bend Champions…