Eric Musgrove Contributor The image accompanying this article is a contemporary artist’s rendering of the first large post-Civil War hotel at Suwannee Springs shortly after its completion in late 1882 or 1883….
Honoring Suwannee County’s trailblazing women
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In honor of Women’s History Month, Riverbend News will pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of four pioneering women who have left an indelible mark on Suwannee County. From…
Second “Music in the Park” event proves successful
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although the weather was less than desirable, individuals from all over continued to gather in Mayo on Saturday, March 2, to revel in the joy of faith, music and…
Residents come together to provide free spaghetti lunch
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents of Live Oak are organizing a free meal initiative on Sunday, March 17. This event, spearheaded by Allison Truesdale and Makayla Jenkins, seeks to provide a warm meal…
Celebrate the new season with a Spring Fling
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Advent Christian Village (ACV) is gearing up for a Spring Fling this weekend in the Village Square. Scheduled for Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to noon, this event…
2024 Callie Jordan Fun Run another success
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14. The Fourth annual “Be the Light” Callie Jordan 5k Fun Run…
Suwannee County youth excel in 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Katie Jones Contributor On Friday, Feb. 2, the Suwannee County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest for participants in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. Competition was fierce among the…
Get ready for the 4-H Forest Ecology Contest
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Start preparing for the 2024 4-Hers’ Forest Ecology Contest, sponsored by UF/IFAS and Project Learning Tree! This contest will have love for trees, insects, forest ecosystems, topography, forest animals…
111 players swing for success in Branford Rotary Club’s annual Golf Tournament
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Rotary Club hosted its highly anticipated annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 2, at Quail Heights Country Club in Lake City. The event saw a remarkable turnout…
Experience the aloha spirit with Hamilton’s upcoming Mother-Son Luau
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a bid to display the bond between mothers and sons, Hamilton County High School Athletics has announced the much-anticipated Mother-Son Luau, slated for Saturday, March 16. The event…
Exploring Craft Beer in the Big Bend
Dawn Perez, Unexplored Adventures with Dawn Contributor It’s time to start sipping…craft beer that is! The Big Bend BrewFest event is right around the corner, so it’s time to make plans to…
Ponderings: Exercising freedoms
Heather Ainsley Guest Columnist The other day, I was engaged in a discussion with someone I know about the concept of freedom. He brought up a case where a woman repeatedly told…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Daylight savings time is upon us, and I made it to church on time. Thanks be to God for small miracles. The world around us is awash with…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs carry with…
Aldi’s acquisition of Winn Dixie moving forward
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, including 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarket stores, continues moving forward, with the acquisition expected to be completed in the near future. The latest move…
Governor DeSantis announces more than $10 million in hurricane relief coming to tri-county area
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a substantial allocation of over $66 million in funding aimed at aiding Florida communities affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia….
Friends and family unite to support toddler following tragic loss
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Amidst the tragic loss of 30-year-old Blake Reaves, who was murdered on Saturday, March 2, members of the community are turning their attention to the care of her three-year-old…