In anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa, and out of an abundance of caution Suwannee County will be opening three shelters throughout the county today, Tuesday, July 6 at 5…
Rural sheriffs hold meeting with Governor DeSantis
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Over rising concerns regarding the methamphetamine epidemic, a coalition of rural sheriffs from 15 counties held a meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday, May 27. The…
Mayo teen dies in vehicle rollover
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Mayo teen is dead following a vehicle rollover in Suwannee County on Monday, July 5, which took place on 72nd Trace NE, near the intersection of Scott…
Taylor Sapp is Cuffing Cancer
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Taylor Sapp, a 23-year-old Lake City Police Officer and lifelong resident of Suwannee County, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in May 2021. Her story has brought the communities…
Bobby Goodwin
Please join the family for a graveside service for Bobby (Bob) Goodwin on Friday, July 9, at Day Cemetery at 11 a.m. Goodwin, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov….
40 acre cannabis facility coming to Suwannee County
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…
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…
Suwannee High School to host volleyball camp
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17, Suwannee High School Varsity Head Volleyball Coach Laura Kinsley is excited to open the doors of the high school…
Suwannee High School student takes home third-place in prestigious congressional art competition
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Suwannee High School (SHS) 10th grade student Jake Wooley tied for third place in a prestigious congressional art competition, the Artistic Discovery Contest for the Second Congressional…
Meet Lieutenant Colonel John O’Donnell
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) John O’Donnell has been a resident of Live Oak for the past 26 years. During this time, he has established himself as a remarkable…
Brenda (Howell/Benitez) Fouraker
Memorial services for Brenda (Howell/Benitez) Fouraker (Sept. 1, 1955 – Jan. 13, 2021) will be held Monday, July 5, 2021, at 4 p.m. at White Springs Congregational Holiness Church at 16633 Suwannee…
Janice Murch Chapman
Janice Murch Chapman, 90, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. The Rockland, Maine, native moved to Dowling Park in 1993 from Gainesville, Fla., and was a member…
Deeper Wells: Know before you judge
How many times have we mistakenly counted someone out because we looked at them and compared their ability or lack thereof to someone else? Or, a better question…how many times have we…
Around the Banks: Freedom and the red, white and blue
The Fourth of July is approaching and our nation will celebrate her 245th birthday. While we all have different opinions about various issues, let’s agree there are some wonderful commonalities we share…
Emerald’s Gem Box: We want to tell your stories
Here at the Riverbend News we take pride in our work. We work hard to bring the citizens of Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties the local news, to the best of our…
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…