Saturday, March 23 Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford are joining forces to once again provide an Easter extravaganza, beginning at 10 a.m. Entry is free and will feature yard…
Making a splash at SeaWorld
Haley Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Orlando, Fla., is a popular vacation spot for a reason. It is filled to the brim with many exciting theme parks, each promising an adventure and a fun experience…
Inaugural Citrus Classic showcases thrilling polocrosse match-ups
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Barnes Hay Farms hosted a unique sporting tournament from Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10, in which polo and lacrosse were combined in intense matchups. Salty Britches Polocrosse…
FarmShare feeds hundreds in Suwannee County
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the First United Methodist Church in Live Oak was one of five locations that played host to an event aimed at alleviating food insecurity in…
Meet Justin Hurst, Lafayette’s new emergency management director
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com It may seem impossible to believe, but the tri-county area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia. From clean up to repairing infrastructure, the work continues. One aspect that has…
Lafayette Chamber holds first mixer of 2024
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce held its first Chamber Mixer. The event was organized as a reintroduction for all Chamber members as the new…
Jasper residents educate Madison Garden Club on daylilies
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the members of the Madison Garden Club welcomed Gene Wynn and Jessica Wynn Clinard as their special guests. Gene and Jessica own and operate Wynn’s…
Lafayette commissioners approve multiple agreements
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the department head reports. First to report was…
Hamilton County School Board reviews textbook adoption and recognizes student achievements
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School Board convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12, with a focus on community input and student achievements. A significant portion of the…
White Springs Town Council meeting cancellation raises concerns among residents
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Frustration simmered among residents of White Springs after the town council abruptly cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12, without providing timely notification, leaving many citizens feeling…
Branford Town Council receives fire department update
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During it’s Tuesday, March 12, regular meeting, the Branford Town Council received an update on the volunteer fire department’s status. Chief Robert Yates stood before the council and explained…
Live Oak City Council deliberates spring cleaning initiatives, sewer tap fees and annexation challenges
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several key items were up for discussion during the Live Oak City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Spring Cleaning City Manager Larry Sessions brought the first item…
Letter to the Editor
Florida qualified for statehood in 1845 when its population met the minimum requirement of 60,000. At that time Florida was assigned one Congressman and two senators. Today. Florida has a population just…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Dune: Part Two”
“Dune: Part Two” was released on Friday, March 1, to American audiences. The movie was directed by Denis Villeneuve, and the screen play was written by Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts. The movie…
Bill would prohibit firing guns in residential areas
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Celebrants who discharge firearms in residential areas during festive or other occasions will be hard put to do so in the future, should a proposed bill in the current…
Will the flamingo become Florida’s official state bird?
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s always interesting to see what legislation lawmakers will propose during a legislative session. Currently in the Agriculture, Conservation and Resiliency Subcommittee is House Bill 753, which seeks to…
Jay Daigle wins Jasper City Council District 3
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper City Council held its election on Tuesday, March 5, and Jay Daigle emerged triumphant, securing the District 3 seat after garnering 22 votes, while his opponent, Jennifer Gisonni,…