Lee Trawick Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org Riverbend News has joined the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign. We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys until Saturday, Dec. 24, to help ensure kids…
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Suwannee County Fire Rescue battles structure flames
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 7 at approximately 5:49 p.m. Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR) was dispatched to a structure fire on County Road 417. Station One, Station Two, Station Five…
Jasper man attempts to hit ex-partner with semi
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Dec. 11, the Jasper Police Department (JPD) was dispatched to Sun Stop #349 on US 129 in Jasper, in reference to a man attempting to hit the…
Riverbend News is collecting donations for Toys for Tots
Lee Trawick Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org Riverbend News has joined the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign. We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys until Saturday, Dec. 24, to help ensure kids…
Tragic Live Oak collision results in death
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported a deadly crash in Suwannee County. On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. The accident occurred on State Road 51 and County Road 250…
Live Oak man wanted in connection to robberies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old Live Oak resident, is wanted by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection to several armed robberies that occurred over the past weekend…
Have you seen Bendy?
Grace McAlister reporter@riverbendnews.org It is that time of year again when Santa is taking notes on those who are naughty and those who are nice. Everyone should be on their best behavior,…
Read Local; Support Local
Emerald Greene Parsons 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…
Rabies case confirmed in Live Oak
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Suwannee County issued a rabies alert on Wednesday, Nov. 13, for the City of Live Oak, in response to a confirmed case…
Man arrested in Suwannee County after alleged Palm Beach shooting
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 22, members of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Investigations Division assisted the United States Marshal’s Office in capturing Joetavius Remon Jackson, 37, of Live Oak….
Christmas on the Square to make Live Oak merry and bright
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold its 38th Annual Christmas on the Square this December. Christmas on the Square is a three-day event that will…
Man drowns in Suwannee River
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 19, at approximately 2:14 p.m., a man was reported to have drowned in the Suwannee River at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. According to…
Florida teen still missing
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In mid-October, 14-year-old Demiah Appling went missing from the area of Suwannee Gardens in Old Town, Fla. Since her disappearance, the community has shown tremendous support. “We want to…
Lafayette’s Downtown Christmas happening this Saturday
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will host its Second Annual Downtown Christmas. The event will start at 10 a.m. with vendors and entertainment filling…
Live Oak woman charged with false imprisonment
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Nov. 13, at approximately 2:07 a.m., Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) Officer B. Taylor responded to a residence in reference to a female being held at gunpoint….
Riverbend News offering free Thanksgiving turkeys
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org As Thanksgiving nears, Riverbend News will offer free turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis from Thursday, Nov. 17, until Wednesday, Nov. 23, or until they are gone. Turkeys can…
The votes are in for the Midterm Elections
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com *Note: At the time of writing, vote counts were 95 percent in. Not all numbers may be exactly the same once the vote count reaches 100 percent.* On Tuesday,…