Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Special Olympics teams from Lafayette County recently visited the Publix supermarket in Live Oak to recognize the store’s contributions to Special Olympics Florida. The co-ed cheerleading and powerlifting…
MLK Day Parade marches through Live Oak
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Through the frigid temperatures, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade marched on, honoring the late Civil Rights leader. The parade was one of a few events that…
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative gives away trees for Arbor Day
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) passed out free trees for Arbor Day on Saturday, Jan. 18. The giveaway prompted SVEC members to line up early in…
ACA reaccredits Suwannee Correctional Institution
American Correctional Association Contributor The American Correctional Association (ACA) reaccredited seven Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions during the ACA’s 2025 conference in Orlando. The standards created and refined by…
Florida Bar recognizes 3rd Judicial circuit attorney for pro bono service
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Florida Bar honored 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards,…
John “Mike” Huchingson
John “Mike” Huchingson, 42, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. He was born in Jasper, Fla., on Sept. 28, 1982, was a lifelong resident of Live Oak,…
New councilman sworn in, two-hour parking debated by Branford Town Council
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council met on Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, to address various matters, beginning with the swearing-in of Jeremiah McCall as the new Councilman for Post 3….
Jasper City Council discusses continued hurricane cleanup
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, and the council then called…
Construction theft leads to arrest of two
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The burglary of a construction site resulted in the arrest of two men who stole approximately $6,000 worth of items. On Monday, Jan. 20, at approximately 10:34 a.m.,…
Let’s not be ChrINOs: Christians In Name Only
As you reflect on your Christian journey, what choices from 2024 would you change? Where do you hope to grow closer to God in 2025? God wants you to have a great…
Cagle Grams: Is there an afterlife?
“If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14 KJV). To rephrase Job’s question, when a person dies and their life ends on earth, is there an afterlife, a life which…
Living God’s Way: God requested to strengthen the Ephesians
Paul informs the Ephesians of his request to God on their behalf. After describing who “the Father” is, Paul expresses what he wants the Father to grant to these people, namely that…
Around the Banks
As I write this article, it is about 34 degrees outside, but the sun is shining, which makes it so much better. This year, 2025, winter has paid us a visit here in…
Legislative delegation meeting dates rescheduled
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com State legislators have announced updates regarding a series of upcoming delegation meetings in counties across North Florida due to the Special Session that was called in Tallahassee on…
Town Talk: Did Heidi’s Cupcakery close?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Saturday, Jan. 25, was a sad day for the citizens of Live Oak and the surrounding area, as it was the closing day for Heidi’s Cupcakery. “It is…
Second Annual All Aboard Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Heritage Square in downtown Live Oak will be bustling with activity on Saturday, Feb. 1, as the Second Annual All Aboard Festival returns to Suwannee County. The family-friendly…
Hamilton County crash claims life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County claimed the life of a 21-year-old passenger late Saturday night, Jan. 18. According to a report from the Florida…