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…
Another forecast calls for extreme hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It bears repeating that all indications are that the coming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began on Saturday, June 1, is shaping up to be doozy. The latest outlook,…
Local chef wins national recipe contest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 4, the City of Live Oak welcomed representatives from General Mills, along with the iconic Pillsbury Dough Boy, for a special occasion. Rebecca Thomas, a chef…
Live Oak City Council concerned about shootings on Walker
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 11, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The council then approved the…
The votes are in for the Branford Town Council
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford Town Hall saw a record voter turnout on Tuesday, June 11, with approximately 197 individuals casting their ballots for the election of four seats. Positions up for election…