Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Shiloh loves people, and people love Shiloh! Now, he is ready to go home to a loving family that is willing to take care of this friendly, energetic…
Daisy the pig surprises hometown friends
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Daisy the pig is slowly becoming a well-known name in Florida and across the United States. She is known by a few other names: Daisy the reading pig,…
Keeping Jennings safe: Riding along with JPD Officer Shawn Raggins
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a foggy New Year’s Eve when Riverbend News was invited to do a ride-along with Jennings Police Department (JPD) Officer Shawn Raggins, a veteran law enforcement…
Reckless driver jailed after New Year’s chase
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Lake City man allegedly decided to ring in the new year with a high-speed police chase through Suwannee County’s backroads. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, at approximately 11:26…
Live Oak man arrested for alleged assault on wife
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak man was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 28, after allegedly assaulting his wife and the incident being captured on camera. On the day in question, Live…
Mental health support available for first responders
LSF Health Systems Contributor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who support us during our worst days. This recognition comes…
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States come together to celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Throughout the communities, businesses offer food, drinks and fellowship to thank…
Letter to the Editor – “KNOW IT ALL”
How are we to follow the rules if we don’t know the rules? How can we make good and right decisions if we don’t have all the information? If your input is…
Around the Banks
Several people have asked me about the historic building in White Springs which houses Suwannee Hardware on the corner of Bridge Street and US Highway 41. The building was constructed by the…
Evangeline’s fight is the community’s fight
I grew up in Live Oak, spending a majority of my youth getting to know people and learning new things. I believe this is a significant perk of growing up in a…
Correction
In the All-Riverbend Golf Team featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 1, edition of the Riverbend News, one of the cutlines was misprinted. The following is the correct version. We apologize for this…
Legislative delegation meetings scheduled across North Florida
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com State legislators have officially announced a series of upcoming delegation meetings in counties across North Florida. These meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to share their concerns,…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that Riverbend News announces the arrival of the January/February 2025 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and…
Will the tri-county area see snow this week?
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com An extremely slim chance exists that snow, or a semblance of the white powdery stuff, may fall in Florida in this coming week, making for a first in…
Is hurricane debris pickup over?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com It may be surprising, but it has only been three months since Hurricane Helene tore through Suwannee County. The holiday season offered an easy distraction from the horrors…
Woods family seeking donations after tragic accident
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local family is reeling after a recent tragic accident and needs help raising funds to cover medical expenses related to the injuries sustained. Jennifer Raulerson created a…
Two injured in Franklin County collision
A collision involving a sedan and a pickup truck towing a camper resulted in two injuries on Tuesday6 evening, Dec. 31, along U.S. Highway 98 in Franklin County, according to the Florida…