Kim Griffin Contributor Falls are a major concern for older adults because they can cause serious injuries, lead to a loss of independence, and reduce quality of life. The risk of falling…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau hosts successful AgVenture for fourth graders
Lafayette County Farm Bureau Contributor In May, the Lafayette County Farm Bureau held its annual AgVenture event, an educational initiative designed to immerse local fourth-graders in the diverse world of agriculture. This…
Step into comfort: Free diabetic footwear program
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS) has recently begun a free diabetic footwear program. This initiative provides diabetic socks, inserts and shoes to residents living with Type 1 or…
Thank You
To the Citizens of Lafayette County, I am deeply honored and grateful to be able to continue to serve as your Tax Collector. Serving our County in this role continues to be…
Fourth of July around the bend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford’s Fourth of July to be bursting with fun Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s Fourth of July bonanza! The festivities will begin at noon with the National…
Second Annual Blackberry Festival sees crowd of over 300 at Jasper City Park
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Over 300 individuals gathered at Jasper City Park on Saturday for the Riverbend News’ Second Annual Blackberry Festival. The event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
Lafayette School Board conducts summer business
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although summer is officially in full swing, the school district still has plenty of work to do at the administrative level. As such, the Lafayette County School Board met…
Remember these important election dates
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the local, state and national political season hitting its stride, citizens are reminded of some important dates coming up. Citizens still have time to register to vote in…
Be aware of Wild Adventures ticket scams
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com ECB Publishing, Inc., Greene Publishing, Inc. and Riverbend News were recently notified of scams related to their Wild Adventures tickets giveaways. The newspapers post new giveaways every week on…
Upcoming sales tax holidays
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The second half of summer is filled with sales tax holidays on different categories of items, starting with the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Monday, July…
Taylor County accident claims Mayo woman’s life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Lafayette County resident was pronounced deceased following an accident that occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. in Taylor County on Thursday, June 27. According to a report by the…
Homicide suspects arrested in multiagency operation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A collaborative effort between the Suwannee County and Columbia County Sheriff’s Offices led to the arrests of two suspects in a homicide that occurred in Lee County, Va. On…
Live Oak Fire Department responds to structure fire
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com At approximately 5:32 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) was dispatched to the 400 block of Southwest Walker Avenue in response to reports of…
Juveniles arrested after string of vehicle burglaries
Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits an felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or is transferred to an adult court…
Suwannee Babe Ruth 10U baseball and 8U softball teams win championships
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Babe Ruth 10U baseball team is heading to the state tournament. The team punched their ticket after taking the district tournament over the weekend of Thursday, June…
Florida FFA shows its stock at state convention
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, June 10 until Friday, June 14, all the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapters in the tri-county area made their way to the Caribe Royale in Orlando….
Hamilton County Farm Bureau announces scholarship recipient
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, June 13, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau announced the recipient of the 2024 Hamilton County Farm Bureau $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is given out each year to…