Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Governor Ron DeSantis, flanked by key officials including Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, signed three bills into law Friday, March…
Governor DeSantis signs HB 621 to combat squatting scam
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a bid to protect property rights and crack down on squatting, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 621 into law on Tuesday, March 27. The legislation aims to provide…
Governor DeSantis signs HB 1365 to address homelessness and prioritize public safety
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, March 20, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law, aiming to tackle homelessness while prioritizing public safety across Florida. The legislation mandates that counties ensure homeless…
Governor DeSantis signs HB 3 social media bill
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a move to safeguard children from the potential harms of social media, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 into law on Monday, March 25. The legislation prohibits children…
Discover the need for speed with the Suwannee Valley RC Speedway
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jason Carroll is a family man who cherishes spending time with his loved ones. He grew up in a close-knit family and has continued the tradition with his own…
Live Oak’s Jared Lewis Lee secures victory at Cowboy Classic
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jared Lewis Lee, a well-known Cowdog trainer and handler from Live Oak, competed in the 3 Shy Cattledog Trials, the most prestigious Cowboy Classic held in Stephenville, Texas, on…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Striving for justice and closure in cold cases
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. has emerged as a beacon of hope for families seeking justice and closure in cold cases across the Suwannee Valley region. Founded with a mission…
Florida’s longest yard sale happening this weekend
Flea Across Florida Contributor For 11 years, Flea Across Florida has brought thousands of visitors to small communities across the state on US Highway 90, filling up motels, restaurants and small local…
Digging around: What are the most common soil types in Suwannee County?
Raymond Balaguer Contributor This is a continuation of the article, “Growing vegetables or flowers in a new piece of land?” published on Feb. 20, 2024. If you have not done so yet,…
Ash Grove and Branford Rotary Club unite to provide Easter extravaganza
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, March 23, to stage a thrilling morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. From 10 a.m. to…
Canine Quirks: Is my dog actually aggressive?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare: Fido is acting aggressively – growling and getting into scuffles with other dogs, and acting out around people. But just what is “aggression,”…
Hamilton County Commissioners vote to make animal control a full time position and imposes moratorium on RVs
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners convened for its regular session on Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. The Recreation Department announced the award of the stage bid…
Suwannee Commissioners address RV park concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began as usual before heading into the approval of the…
Crash on Interstate 10 ends in fire
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 28, a crash occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. in Suwannee County on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at the 292 mile marker. According to a…
Lafayette County accident claims life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 19-year-old male resident of Mayo, later identified as Dennis “DJ” Carver, was pronounced deceased following a single vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 5:35 a.m. on Monday, April…
Man arrested for alleged grand theft
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Live Oak resident, Samuel Lee Sanders on Wednesday, April 3, on multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance, vehicle…
Eighth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 13, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for its annual Catfish…