Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please, share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
Worship with “Sunday Night Alive”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Oasis Church of Branford will be host to “Sunday Night Alive,” an evening of worship and praise, on Sunday, June 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Three young men,…
Gilbert Macias to speak at New Harmony United Methodist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 30. Macias is a concert pianist, and will be providing a…
100 years ago this month: Historical events from June 1924
Metro Contributor The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924. • Austrian…
Remembering Suwannee: Wellborn, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor In the Wednesday, June 12, edition of the Riverbend News, we began a study of the history of Wellborn, one of Suwannee County’s earliest communities. We will continue that…
Live Oak resident publishes first children’s book
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Elizabeth Carroll, a resident of Live Oak, has accomplished an impressive feat with the publication of her first children’s book, “Oh, Henry!” Her journey from growing up in Russellville,…
How fast can a dragonfly fly?
Carolyn Saft Contributor Summertime is a good time to view and admire a very beneficial insect: the dragonfly. Dragonflies have been around for over 300 million years, and these fabulous insects eat…
Live Oak Fire Department receives grant from AAA Auto Club
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, the Live Oak Fire Department’s very own Will Johnson secured a grant from AAA Auto Club Enterprises for the department to purchase two electric vehicle blankets. These blankets…
Present your child’s report card for free admission to the Florida Aquarium
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Throughout June, the Florida Aquarium, located in Tampa, is offering a special deal for students who earned good grades this school year. This offer allows any K-12 student living…
Help save a dog with the Big Splash Dock Dive and Adoption event
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dogs Playing for Life is a nonprofit organization that has recently begun to host canine adoption events. Partnering with Dock Diving, this group’s goal is to get as many…
Free meals to kids and teens available
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Summer BreakSpot is working with local schools, libraries and community organizations to provide free and healthy meals to youth ages 18 and under during the summer months. This initiative…
Dive into summer fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and students are getting a hard-earned break from academics. This is a good thing for the kiddos, but can…
White Springs Town Council changes plans regarding renaming streets
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 11, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, followed by a…
Suwannee Commissioners announce parks and rec updates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting quickly opened with public comment. The first comment was from…
Letter to the Editor
Joe Biden last week announced new executive orders to address the immigration crisis at our nation’s southern border, but unfortunately his actions are far too little and way too late. Last week’s…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Captain Charles Floyd Cone (1835-1924) was born in Camden County, Ga. He fought during the War Between the States and was an officer. As land was readily available…
Florida TaxWatch forecasts Florida’s economy through 2028
Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Thursday, June 6, Florida TaxWatch released “Florida Economic Forecast (2023-2028).” In this report – the first in a new quarterly series – the taxpayer research institute assesses various…