Suwannee County PAL Contributor The Suwannee County Police Athletic League (PAL) recently took home the first-place trophy in the 12 and under Cheer Dance State Competition. This squad of 15 young girls…
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Bullpup boys and girls named 2023 Big Bend Champions
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Middle School’s soccer teams earned a well-deserved Christmas break after securing the titles of 2023 Big Bend Champions on Wednesday, Dec. 20, by defeating the Riversprings Bears….
Suspect at large following fatal Christmas shooting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a tragic Christmas Day incident, a Jasper resident lost their life after a domestic dispute escalated at the corner between Southwest 9th Avenue and Bristol Avenue. Although he…
Beware of scammers during the holidays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is alerting the public to a widespread fraudulent scheme where scammers impersonate DEA agents, aiming to extort money or steal personal identifiable information….
Is Florida’s iconic orange license plate about to change?
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida’s standard license plate showing two oranges and a white blossom may become a historical curiosity in the not-too-distant future. The News Service of Florida, at least, recently reported…
Jennings Christmas Parade happening Dec. 22
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 22, the Town of Jennings will be hosting its annual Christmas Parade. The event will start at 6 p.m., and will head down Florida Street. If…
Accident in Alachua leaves Wellborn man dead
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.co On Thursday, Dec. 14, an accident in Alachua County left a Wellborn man dead. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, around 4:45 p.m., a semi-truck driven by a…
Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency health care
The Center Square Contributor If signed into law, two bills in the Florida Legislature could help rural communities in the Sunshine State have better access to emergency health care. Senate Bill 644…
Lafayette County School District secures first place excellence: District school grades officially released
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Who’s to blame? Current or previous administration? Continuation of White Springs Town Council operation audit
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A recent operational audit conducted in White Springs has uncovered a number of issues plaguing the town council. The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC) was presented with the findings…
“Sofia” scam resurfaces, spotted in Live Oak
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is something that is going on nationwide and there have been reports of it happening in Live Oak. Individuals hold posters and a collection cup or bucket, usually…
Suwannee County mourns loss of public servant leader, Jessie Philpot, Sr.
Robert Ford Contributor The community has suffered a significant loss with the passing of Jessie Philpot, Sr., a dutiful public servant, at the age of 81. Philpot was a faithful servant leader,…
Home suffers significant smoke damage
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 8, a vehicle with three passengers was driving northbound on Parshley Street in Live Oak when they noticed smoke coming out of a home’s gable vents….
Rollover wreck claims the life of Live Oak man
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 8, at approximately 3:44 p.m., a 2007 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on State Road 51 in Suwannee County when it overturned, resulting in the death…
The winning formula: Jared Lewis Lee claims national cowdog championship title three years in a row
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jared Lewis Lee is a fifth-generation Florida cowboy who was born and raised in Live Oak. He has spent his entire life on the farm and has a deep…
Town Talk: D-Mart open in Jennings
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jennings recently acquired a new business to help Hamilton County continue its efforts to proliferate growth throughout the county. As of Monday, Nov. 20, D-Mart is officially open. The…
White Springs Town Council operation audit shows how much work White Springs needs
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com An operational audit of the Town of White Springs, requested by Senator Corey Simon and conducted by Florida Auditor General Sherrill F. Norman, has revealed multiple failures in proper…