Category: Community News

Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Revenue would like to announce the Tool Time Sales Tax, which is being held through Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 7. Eligible Items: Sales…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com As the 2024-2025 school year approached, the Rotary Club of Branford took the opportunity to show its appreciation for the educators and staff at Branford Elementary School and…

Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever rubbed your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and felt a slippery slime? That slippery slime is called biofilm. Biofilm is a collection…

Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you ever find yourself underwater in a car, do not panic. Instead, here are some tips that could save your life: • Do not waste your energy trying…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension is opening its doors for a community-wide open house on Saturday, Sept. 7, offering a variety of resources and activities designed for people of…

Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Saturday, Aug. 24, to Friday, Sept. 6, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is in effect. People can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax, in Florida,…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Team Rubicon has made their name as a disaster response organization. The Veteran-led company is donor-funded and helps provide clean-up services. They are now offering their services to Lafayette…

Katie Jones Contributor On Thursday, July 25, Suwannee County 4-H members gathered to celebrate the 2023-24 4-H year. Outgoing County Council President Bethany Rountree called the banquet to order, and then Landon…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  In July, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) announced that it received a grant for safety equipment, which it used to contribute to upgrading its radio system.  LOFD shared…

Kim Griffin  Contributor  Falls are a major concern, especially for older adults. They can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and head trauma, loss of independence and even death. Fortunately,…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com  On Friday, Sept. 27, the United Way of Suwannee Valley will be holding a Veteran Services Summit. The event will last from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the…

Jason Futch  Contributor  Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring the memories of unsolved homicide victims and supporting their…

Alexa Duarte  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Mercy Chefs is a faith-based nonprofit organization that started in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. The organization helps provide professionally prepared restaurant meals to victims, volunteers and first responders during…

Heather Ainsley  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Did you know that the pesky, time-consuming distraction device that we always have on our person can play an important role in saving our life? I’m talking about a…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Live Oak Artists Guild, Inc., in collaboration with the Suwannee River Regional Library, is set to present its 26th Annual Artfest, a juried fine arts exhibition. The event…