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…
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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…
Suwannee County PAL wins state cheerleading competition
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…
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,…