Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Three Branford High School (BHS) Buccaneers celebrated a significant milestone on National Signing Day as they committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. The…
Harvesting unity with Farm City Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, the lead-up to Thanksgiving marks the celebration of Farm City Week, a dedicated period aimed at spotlighting the vital and mutually beneficial collaborations between rural and urban…
Christmas traditions we’ve said “bah humbug” to
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As we are ramping up for the Christmas holidays and kicking off a month-long shopping spree, it’s a great time to take a look at Christmas traditions from the…
One dead, one in critical condition following Hamilton County crash
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal head-on collision between two semi trucks that occurred on Tuesday morning, Nov. 26, in Hamilton County. According to the FHP report,…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that Riverbend News announces the arrival of the November/December 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out, and subscribers…
Will American Pickers pick you?
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The History Channel’s popular series, “American Pickers,” will again be hunting lost treasures and unique relics in the North Florida area in December. So, it’s time to attack the…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River due to elevated E. Coli levels
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A health advisory has been issued by the Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) for residents and visitors near the Withlacoochee River in North Florida following a…
North Florida native picked as Trump’s Chief-of-Staff
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Susie Wiles, Lake City native and daughter of football legend, Pat Summerall, has been tapped by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as his Chief of Staff for the next…
Two single-vehicle accidents result in fatalities
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Suwannee Valley residents lost their lives in separate single-vehicle accidents in Columbia County this week. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at approximately 4:25 p.m. According…
Georgia Woman charged with theft
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Thomas County, Ga., woman was arrested and charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing over $800 in items at the Busy Bee in Live Oak in June, as…
Traffic stop leads to struggle
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Saturday evening encounter with a Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputy resulted in a trip to jail for 19-year-old Live Oak resident Joshua Christopher Taylor-Leidy after he allegedly…
Father-son fight leads to battery charges
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Saturday evening dispute between father and son led to jail time for the son. On Saturday, Nov. 10, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cleveland…
Hamilton Deputy’s relative attacked by boyfriend
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Nov. 10, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Hamilton County dispatch notified Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputy Justin Luckette that a domestic incident had been reported by an…
Lafayette Commission praises Commissioner Jones for years of service
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a special prayer from Pastor Annie Sellers, the…
Town of Jennings approves package store
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council convened at the Jennings Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after the meeting was postponed due to the 2024 General Election. On the agenda were…
White Springs plans to reroute Christmas Parade
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the White Springs Town Council convened and discussed several items, including a new parade route for the White Springs Christmas Parade and an update on…
Suwannee Commission makes moves on the Project Summit property
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the Tuesday, Oct. 15, meeting’s…