By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News Suwannee County will soon be the home of Trulieve, the newest cannabis growing facility in the State of Florida. This new facility will be located near…
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Child porn tip leads to arrest
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Lake City man was arrested in Clay County on Wednesday, June 23, on a Suwannee County warrant for possession of child pornography. According to the arrest…
Over $44,000 contributed to Lafayette County School District
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette County School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15, at 6 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building, located at 363 NE Crawford…
Live Oak daycare worker charged with aggravated child abuse
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Live Oak daycare worker turned herself in to the Suwanee County Jail on Saturday, June 12, following an investigation of aggravated child abuse. The investigation began…
Five Buccaneers selected for All-American cheer tour
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News From Monday, June 7, to Wednesday, June 9, Branford High School (BHS) hosted a three day cheer camp for the school’s varsity and junior varsity squads in the…
“Backing Dalton All The Way”
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Dalton Izell is a four-year-old boy from Jasper who has been diagnosed with Diffused Widespread Anaplastic Wilms’ Tumor, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Dalton’s family…
Riverbend News welcomes Sydney Holder
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The newest recruit to the Riverbend News, Sydney Holder is a graduate of the Class of 2021 from Branford High School looking to gain some fresh experience…
Suwannee deputies investigate livestock theft
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Monday, May 24, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a phone call that sounded similar to a phone call they had received back in March,…
Branford Town Council Post 4 election takes place Tuesday
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Residents of Branford, get ready to uncap your pens; the election for Branford’s Town Council Post 4 position will be taking place on Tuesday, June 8. Running…
Hamilton Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal shooting
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is actively investigating a fatal shooting which took place on Thursday, May 27, at approximately 7:30 a.m. at a residence in…
Wellborn to host 27th Annual Blueberry Festival
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The 27th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Andrew’s Square, located in downtown Wellborn at…
Disaster preparedness tax holiday set for May 28 through June 6
By Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin June 1, what better time to stockpile supplies in preparation for the possible eventuality of…
Florida Department of Transportation initiates their Click it or Ticket campaign
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Florida began it’s “Click it or ticket” enforcement mobilization campaign on Monday, May 24. Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties are all actively participating in this year’s campaign…
Motorcyclist dead in Suwannee County accident
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Lake City man was pronounced deceased on Tuesday, March 25, following a motor vehicle accident in Suwannee County. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the 70-year-old…
Hamilton County accident results in fatality
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Tennessee man is deceased following an accident in Hamilton County on Tuesday, May 18. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, the 63-year-old male driver…
Barrett Young named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Thursday, May 13, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent out a press release, announcing the names of 161 high school seniors who will make up the…
Remembering Callie Jordan Live Oak gears up for 5K Fun Run/Walk
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Calling all racers to the starting line; the Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5K Fun Run/Walk is about to begin! On Saturday, May 22, racers and spectators will be…