Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) has announced that applications are open for the student lighthouse team. A team is formed at schools that become lighthouse schools by following the…
Regional educational nonprofit recognizes new teachers in surrounding counties
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) recognized new teachers at local public schools this spring in their New Teacher Triumphs series. NEFEC recognized teachers in various counties in…
Featuring Phone Features: Part 2
Feature: SOS Mode Haley Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you think you’re being followed? Are you in an uncomfortable and dangerous situation? Do you fear for your life? There is a powerful emergency feature…
Tool Time Sales Tax dates approach
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Revenue would like to announce the Tool Time Sales Tax, which is being held through Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 7. Eligible Items: Sales…
Branford Rotary Club welcomes teachers back with Stock the Fridge project
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com As the 2024-2025 school year approached, the Rotary Club of Branford took the opportunity to show its appreciation for the educators and staff at Branford Elementary School and…
Watch out for clear slime in your pet’s water bowl
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever rubbed your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and felt a slippery slime? That slippery slime is called biofilm. Biofilm is a collection…
What to do if your car is underwater
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you ever find yourself underwater in a car, do not panic. Instead, here are some tips that could save your life: • Do not waste your energy trying…
Moo-ve over boring weekend plans! Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension to host fun-filled open house
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension is opening its doors for a community-wide open house on Saturday, Sept. 7, offering a variety of resources and activities designed for people of…
The benefits of reading aloud with your children
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether they’re running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don’t think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However, sitting down with…
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is open
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Saturday, Aug. 24, to Friday, Sept. 6, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is in effect. People can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax, in Florida,…
Team Rubicon is ready to help
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Team Rubicon has made their name as a disaster response organization. The Veteran-led company is donor-funded and helps provide clean-up services. They are now offering their services to Lafayette…
Suwannee County 4-H celebrates successful year
Katie Jones Contributor On Thursday, July 25, Suwannee County 4-H members gathered to celebrate the 2023-24 4-H year. Outgoing County Council President Bethany Rountree called the banquet to order, and then Landon…
Letter to the Editor: Bless You All
On Aug. 5th, I was going to work and made the mistake of going through a road with water, never realizing how deep it was. To make a long story short, I…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Deadpool and Wolverine”
Introduction: “Deadpool and Wolverine” was released to American audiences on Friday, July 26. It is the third film in the Deadpool trilogy and continues following the “Merc-with-a-Mouth,” Deadpool, also known as Wade…
Around the Banks
My brother and I ride around in his pickup truck and visit with each other each Sunday. Sometimes we ride around for a half hour, sometimes more. We ride on the same…
FEMA offers relief as floodwaters from Hurricane Debby impact local community
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Debby in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties led to significant increases in river levels the past couple of weeks, with several locations experiencing flooding or…
Lafayette School District welcomes K-9 Hunter
Alexa Duarte reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School District has taken a significant step toward enhancing student safety with the addition of K-9 Hunter, a specialized firearms detection dog. Gerald Powers, the district…