Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com May is a month often focused on children, especially as the school year wraps up and summer begins. However, the month is important for children for another reason, as…
Category: Community News
T-Mobile celebrates one year of service in Live Oak
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce joined T-Mobile as it celebrated its first anniversary on Monday, May 19. The event highlighted the store and shared with the community the…
Maria Knapp eases into role as FSYR president
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com For the first time in its 68-year history, the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (FSYR) has welcomed its first female president and first Suwannee County native to helm the historic…
What to know about tick bites and Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many people are educated about the dangers of a tick bite and Lyme disease. However, what many do not know is Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a bacterial disease spread…
Shining the light on the need for foster parents
Partnership for Strong Families Contributor Today in the North Central Florida Region, there are 201 licensed foster homes across 13 counties. There is a need for an additional 65 homes to…
Cinco de Mayo: The Mexican holiday the United States loves
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the Fifth of May and is an annual celebration held on May 5. The celebration is in honor of the Mexican victory over…
Chipping in for charity
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ryan Donaldson Golf will host its Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, May 9, at the Suwannee Country Club, located at 7932 U.S. Highway 90 in Live Oak. This…
Hop to it! HCA Florida Suwannee hosts Easter Egg Scramble
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Easter weekend, families around the Suwannee Valley came out to enjoy a slew of festivities to celebrate the holiday. One location was HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency, which…
A tail of triumph: Sweetpea continues to make progress in recovery
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sweetpea continues to make significant improvements nearly a month after being violently abused by a Live Oak man in March. During Sweetpea’s recovery, she had been housed at a…
Hamilton County Easter Egg hunt a success
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County’s Easter Egg Hunt was held at Jasper City Park on Saturday, April 12, and it was a huge success according to the event’s coordinator, Sheena Rickerson. “We…
Heat-tolerant plants for Suwannee County
Carolyn Saft Contributor Gardening in North Florida in the summertime is like being in an outdoor sauna. After a few minutes outside, you may be ready to let the weeds take over…
Community gathers for Day Community Center Opening
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Day Town recently celebrated the grand opening of its new community Center while holding a Community Health and Wellness Event. During the event, vendors from various organizations came out…
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new employees
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently welcomed three new additions to its growing team. Sheriff Brian Lamb welcomed two new deputies, Josh Bliebdrey and Josh Creech, as well…
Thank a Lineman who keep our Nation up & running
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since 2013, April 18 has been the annual date set aside to honor hard-working linemen across the country. National Lineman Day should certainly be a special day for folks…
Branford Easter event sees egg-cellent turnout
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, April 5, to host an exciting morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. The gates opened at…
Highlighting mental health support during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LSF Health Systems Contributor National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognized this year from Sunday, April 13, through Saturday, April 19, is a time to spotlight the true “first” responders. Every day, dispatchers…
Talk birdie to me
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com More than 120 golfers teed off under clear skies during the Rotary Club of Branford’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, March 1, at Quail Heights Country Club…