Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Public Library is now offering a SciStarter Ambassadorship for adults over the age of 18. A SciStarter Ambassador raises awareness of citizen science and encourages the…
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Bill would modify “stand your ground” law
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A proposed bill working its way through the committee process for this legislative session aims to change the wording as it applies to the use of lethal force in…
Score big with the Bullpups’ annual Basketball Banquet
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Middle School’s Point Guard Club is thrilled to announce its upcoming Basketball Banquet, a celebration of each team’s dedicated athletes and their achievements. Join them on Friday, Jan….
Live Oak lawyer reprimanded by Florida Bar on three counts
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Bar announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27, that the Florida Supreme Court recently disciplined 21 attorneys, with four licenses being revoked, 12 attorneys being suspended and five being…
FDLE and HCSO offering $10,000 reward for help capturing murder suspect
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) have joined forces in an effort to catch the suspect(s) in the homicide of Martin…
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 January/February 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
Lafayette County bids farewell to longtime public servant Ann Murphy
Lee Trawick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ann Murphy’s 41-year distinguished career as a public servant spans over four decades, culminating in her recent retirement. Born and raised in Mayo, she graduated from Lafayette High School…
Bulldogs claim wrestling district champions title two years in a row
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Last week marked a triumphant display of skill and determination by the Suwannee High School (SHS) wrestling team at the district championship. Competing against three formidable opponents – Wakulla…
Coca-Cola recalled 2,000 Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite cases
Coca-Cola has recalled up to 2,000 cases of Sprite, Diet Coke and Fanta Orange in three states due to possible “foreign material” in the cans. According to the U.S. Food and Drug…
SVBA announces Fifth-annual Car Show
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Valley Builders Association (SVBA) is proud to announce its Fifth-annual Car Show. On Saturday, Jan. 6, automotive enthusiasts from all over will have the opportunity to cruise…
Town Talk: An update on Highway 55
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Folks all around Suwannee County are eagerly awaiting the opening of Highway 55. The new burger joint seems almost ready to open with a sign up and a fresh…
Bill would term limit county commissioners
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com County commissioners in Florida will be forced out of office after their second term, if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives for the next session is approved….
Lenora Hawkins retires after two decades of service with LOPD
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lenora Widener Hawkins was born in 1958 in Vero Beach, Fla, and eventually made her way to Live Oak. Throughout her adult life, Hawkins had always worked with government…
Live Oak man arrested after shooting in residential area
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak resident was arrested on multiple felony charges on Saturday, Dec. 23. According to a report filed by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Bradley Griffin, dispatch…
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled for contamination
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. The…
Live Oak woman arrested for domestic violence
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Dec. 18, Raegan Nicole Best was arrested in the early morning hours on a simple battery-domestic violence charge. According to a report filed by Deputy Cedrick Henderson…
Live Oak woman arrested after strangling victim asleep
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday Dec. 21, Christy Regina Stephens was arrested on one charge of felony battery or by domestic violence strangulation. According to a report filed by the Suwannee County…