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….
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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…
Data shows Florida cities have unemployment rates below the national average
The Center Square Contributor Federal data shows Florida cities are again outperforming cities in other highly populated states regarding unemployment rates. Preliminary numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics released on Friday…
Altrusa International of Live Oak announces 19th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Altrusa International of Live Oak Contributor The 19th Annual Altrusa Christmas Tours of Homes will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at noon. Families and friends can enjoy this event as…
“Light the Way to Christmas” with the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 39th year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
More than $13 million in springs restoration project funding announced for North Florida
SRWMD Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 16, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that seven springs restoration projects with the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) will receive approximately $13.5 million to aid in the…
Shooting on Walker Avenue leads to arrest
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An altercation began on Friday, Nov. 24 and continued into the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 25, when Suwannee County Telecommunications received a call about possible gunfire near the…
Area mourns Former Suwannee County Property Appraiser Lamar Jenkins
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lamar Jenkins, a native of Live Oak, was born in February 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Jenkins graduated from Suwannee High School in 1957, where he…
Lifelong community servant Sidney Lord passes away
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sidney Lord was born March 21, 1940. He was the second born of Andrew and Louise Lord. He graduated from Suwannee High School in 1958, where he was a…
White Springs operational audit finds multiple failures
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com An audit requested by Senator Corey Simon for the Town of White Springs has revealed multiple failures in proper management. The operational audit performed by the Sherrill F. Norman,…
Branford man arrested for sexual battery
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford man was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 16, on multiple charges following an investigation into a report of sexual battery received by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)…
Spread Christmas cheer by adopting one of God’s Hidden Angels
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The holiday season is officially in full swing; Thanksgiving is nearing and many are already looking ahead to Christmas. Christmas is a highlight for many people, and for good…
Jared Lee named fan favorite cowboy
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jared Lewis Lee is a Live Oak native who truly believes the best cowboys are built in North Central Florida. He was also a competitor on seasons one and…
Read Local, Support Local
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…