Ahoy—dinner and a show! Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Orlando, Fla., offers countless opportunities during travel. An essential part of the travel experience is trying out local restaurants, but with so many…
Lending a Helping Hand: Ashley Furniture Donates 51 Beds to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a significant act of kindness and giving back, Ashley Furniture made a considerable donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) by delivering 51 twin pillow top mattresses…
First responders of Hamilton County honored by Woman’s Club of Jasper
Delores M. Howell Contributor On Friday, Sept. 13, the Woman’s Club of Jasper honored Hamilton County First Responders with lunch. The ladies wanted to show appreciation for all the first responders do…
It can be fun to be scared
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The popularity of all those “Freddy Krueger” and “Halloween” parts one through 87 movies serves as proof of one fact: many of us enjoy being scared. But why is…
Know the law before you burn debris To obtain a burn authorization, call (850) 681-5951
Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Contributor Florida residents should be aware that escaped debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in the state. With the increase in downed debris from…
Suwannee River Riding Club’s 68th Annual Rodeo rescheduled
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club’s 68th Annual Rodeo, postponed due to Hurricane Helene, is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9. This year’s rodeo…
Bedrock Rehab and Nursing to host Trunk-or-Treat event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Bedrock Rehab and Nursing will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. Families and children are invited to participate in this fun Halloween…
Thrown rake sparks brawl
Jason Futch reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com When a rake is used, it is to keep yards clear of debris. However, in this case, it was allegedly used as a weapon, resulting in a fight and…
Live Oak man fights arrest following violent incident
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A chaotic scene erupted at a Live Oak residence on Monday, Oct. 21, after 32-year-old Christopher Nardiello made threatening statements while armed with a pocket knife. According to the…
Man sleeping behind wheel charged with DUI
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak resident sleeping behind the wheel of his car was arrested Saturday morning, Oct. 19 after failing a sobriety test. According to the arrest report, Suwannee County…
Fugitive Arrested in Beachville on Drug Possession Charges
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, at approximately 1:52 p.m., Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Cedrick Henderson made contact with 25-year-old Branford resident Amber Lynn Baldwin at the Beachville Jiffy…
Suwannee County School Board bids farewell to Superintendent Roush and Chairman Taylor ahead of retirement
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School Board convened at Branford High School on Tuesday, Oct. 22, for a somewhat solemn regular monthly meeting, as it was the final regularly scheduled meeting…
Lafayette commission approves work on County Road 534
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. The…
The 2024 Florida constitutional amendments What they really mean (and my opinion)
Official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. We have very important decisions to make for our individual counties and for the state of Florida. After Tuesday, Nov. 5, more than 10 million…
Rural by design
Milt Hays, Jr. Contributor These days, it is hard not to notice that Suwannee County is growing and changing right before our eyes. Whether it is new housing starts or new businesses…
Thank you
After the storm came through, debris was piled all around and over Kaleb’s cross. I was so very sad, but not physically nor emotionally capable of fixing the situation. Anyhow, trucks came…
Benefit concert to support hurricane victims this Saturday
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert will be held at Southward Preserve, located at 20947 136th St., in Live Oak, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m….