Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Schools across Florida received bomb threats in the morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 10. Seven schools across the Big Bend area received the threat via email, including Gadsden, Lafayette,…
Jasper man arrested for alleged abuse of pregnant girlfriend
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 18, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputy Jason Herrera was sent to a house in Jasper in response to a report of domestic battery. According to…
Accident results in fatality on I-75
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 17, a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Alachua County claimed the life of a 29-year-old Jasper woman. According to the Florida…
Christmas Day shooting suspect still at large, victim identified
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The suspect in the shooting that occurred on Christmas Day in Jasper remains at large. Jasper Police Chief Leyon Kerklin provided details on the incident, revealing that it originated…
SCSO searching for Preston Baker
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is looking for any information regarding the whereabouts of Preston A. Baker, an 18-year-old Live Oak resident. He is wanted for violation of…
Heritage Park and Gardens celebrates grand opening of Don Allen Cultural Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Friends of Heritage Park and Gardens hosted a Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce mix and mingle on Thursday, Jan. 18, to celebrate the grand opening of the Don…
Multiple narcotics seized in drug bust
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the morning of Monday, Jan. 22, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division with the assistance of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the…
Long investigation ends with arrest of alleged murderer
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the early morning hours of July 9, 2022, two victims were shot to death at the intersection of 40th Path and 167th Road in Suwannee County. According to…
Buccaneer weightlifters celebrate seniors with dominating win
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four Branford seniors were honored for their dedication to the weightlifting team on Wednesday, Jan. 10, prior to their match against Bell High School and Union County High School….
Branford Babe Ruth League sign-ups now open
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Parents and guardians can now register their children for the Branford Babe Ruth League’s spring t-ball, baseball and softball season until Tuesday, Feb. 13. Children between the ages of…
Suwannee History: Horace Filmore Dexter’s home
Eric Musgrove Contributor Over the years, Suwannee County has lost an untold number of its historic houses and buildings to fire, demolition or neglect. This is especially true for many of the…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Ashley Morales as January 2024 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…
Hamilton County School District receives donation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services donated funds to the Hamilton County School District on Tuesday, Dec. 19, which were collected from state forest operations. Fiscally constrained…
Lighthouse youth gets closer with God at Winter Ramp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 29, Lighthouse Christian Center (LCC) youth group began a journey to Cleveland, Tenn., with the goals of growing closer to Christ and fellowshipping with other young…
RSVP now for Taco Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All are invited to join Friendship Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 23, for Taco Tuesday. Beginning at 11 a.m., attendees will be able to enjoy a delicious potluck style…
Control mosquitoes with dragonflies
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dragonflies are a common sight in this area. With their ability to hover and fly straight up and down, they can resemble little helicopters flitting around your yard. What…
Don’t try this at home!
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is relatively common to learn home maintenance tips from your parents or grandparents. And very likely, still, is the fact that they learned these tricks from their parents…