Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Rumors have been circulating that schools in the tri-county area are continuing to administer Florida Statewide Assessment (FSA) testing, even though it has been replaced by the Florida Assessment of…
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Justin Hernandez and Seth Humphries sign with Thomas University
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Many high school athletes are still looking for homes at the next level with the upcoming school year. However, that search is now over for two Branford Buccaneer greats, Justin…
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Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County is set in rural north Florida, where the internet is outdated compared to today’s technology.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….
Do you recognize this person?
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The pictured individual was photographed at the scene of a burglary in the 9400 block of 105th Drive near Itchetucknee Trailer Park (Ross Trailer Park), according to the Suwannee County…
Hueston Morrill signs with the New York Yankees
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Hueston Morrill is a Suwannee High School graduate class of 2018. As a member of the Bulldogs, Morrill had a storied career, beginning with his ability to perform as a…
Bo Bonds signs with Blue Jays
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Bo Bonds is a Suwannee High School (SHS) graduate and a member of the 2019 Bulldogs baseball Final Four team. Bonds dominated the high school ranks, where he graduated with…
The Mayo clocktower restoration is complete
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County has always had a beautiful courthouse, its crown being a large clocktower on the top. On Dec. 15, 2021 , the clock tower and dome were removed to…
Live Oak loses city councilman
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Live Oak city councilman James Donald “Don” Allen tragically passed away on Saturday, July 16. Allen was born on Aug. 23, 1949, making him 72-years-old when he passed. He was…
“Beyond the Polls” Happening this Thursday
Danny Federicoreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have questions for the people you’re voting for? Come to the first ever “Beyond the Polls” Political Forum hosted by Riverbend News to get all your answers! Meet…
Beyond the Call of Duty honors the late Lonny Hempstead
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, July 2, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Lonny Hempstead was honored by an organization called “Beyond the Call of Duty.” Beyond the Call of Duty is an organization based…
Where is Kelley Brannon? Two years still missing
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Kelley Brannon is a well known name throughout the Suwannee County area. Two years after they were put up, the missing person posters are now faded and hard to read….
Live Oak resident killed in fatal accident
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, July 3, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a 67-year-old Live Oak man was hit and killed at 998 U.S. Hwy 90. According to the report from Florida Highway Patrol,…
District and school grades officially released
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2021-22 school year. In addition, the FDE has also released the results for the…
Staying “LoganStrong”
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Logan Rodriguez is a five-year-old hit-and-run victim and has been in and out of the hospital fighting injuries. Rodriguez was riding his bike around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4,…
Four arrested in drug bust
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, June 23, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was in the midst of investigating recent burglaries and thefts when they arrived at the residence of 34-year-old Joseph Leuschner…
SCSD and SCSO speak out on school shootings
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 24, a terrible tragedy struck Uvalde, Texas, when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos took the lives of multiple children and teachers at Robb Elementary School. The tragedy struck…