Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News is proud to welcome Laura Mongeon to its team as the newest graphic designer. Mongeon was born in Tallahassee in 1995. She spent her early childhood in…
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Suwannee County set to welcome USA Weightlifting Federation in 2024
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School’s weightlifting teams have established themselves as a perennial powerhouse in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). With four state titles in three years, the girls’…
Stolen vehicle recovery leads to arrest, 30 grams of meth found
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak man was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 4, following a car chase that resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle, along with 30 grams of methamphetamine….
Area mourns loss of former Live Oak Police Officer Tim Parisi
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tim Parisi, a Broward County native, grew up with the dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. In 2002, at the age of 19, he attended the Broward County…
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…
Death penalty in child rapes to take effect
Jim Turner, News Service Florida Contributor A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 took effect Sunday, Oct. 1, along with…
“If you want it, ask for it.” – Corey Simon
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Florida State Representative Jason Shoaf and Florida Senator Corey Simon met with the elected officials and citizens of Hamilton County. The Florida Legislative meetings will begin, January 9,…
Winn Dixie pharmacy to cease
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents accustomed to getting their prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will have to go elsewhere for their medical needs in the future. Southeastern Grocers, the parent…
The glaring disparity between insurance and farmers
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnenws.org The Federal Crop Insurance Program was created to insure Farmers against crop losses. But because of how the program is designed and has been managed over time, it actually…
Live Oak Fire Department extinguishes trailer fire
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Sept. 23, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) responded to a call at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Clay Street, involving a tractor-trailer fire. Engine 7…
When bravery defied Hurricane Idalia
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com First responders spoke with WTXL Tallahassee’s Ashley Engle on Friday, Sept. 8, regarding a call for help that came to them on Wednesday, Aug. 30, when Hurricane Idalia unleashed…
Man arrested for disturbance at Branford High
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to calls about a man near the Branford High School gym screaming obscenities and disturbing the peace. According…
Donations sought for White Springs resident
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Sept. 3, a tragic house fire took away everything from Wayne Udell, a lifelong resident of White Springs. Suwannee Hardware and Feed is taking up monetary or…
Florida Blue Foundation makes first contribution to UWSV hurricane relief fund
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) has launched a relief fund to assist victims affected by Hurricane Idalia. Idalia, a Category 3 hurricane, caused devastation to…
Generator safety could save your house
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, many still remain without power. Power companies from across the state are working around the clock to bring power back online for everyone…
County schools resume operations this week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com While the Suwannee Valley continues to sort through the debris left behind by Idalia, the local school districts are hard at work getting ready to resume normal operations. As…
Picking up the pieces: The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hurricane Idalia tore through Florida on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with the speed of a freight train. She tore trees, power lines, sheds and even houses apart. She made landfall…