Category: Community News

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  A local youth development organization extension and the Florida workforce network partnered in early June to host a simulation event to teach students about finances.  CareerSource North Florida Summer…

Cheryl Byrd  Contributor  Studio B Dance and Twirl held its first annual showcase on Saturday, June 8, in the Suwannee High School auditorium. All students performed routines with the show theme, “On…

SRWMD  Contributor  The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board recommended eight projects to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for springs funding.  The eight projects – four local government…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  It’s never too early to learn the importance of saving for retirement. Parents might consider opening a Roth IRA for their children if they have a summer or after-school…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  A new initiative from the University of Florida (UF) Lastinger Center allows for monthly deliveries of books and other reading activities to students up to grade 5. This program…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Suwannee County is home to numerous rivers and freshwater springs, and a unique geographical feature shows how the bodies of water are connected.  According to the Suwannee River Water…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Suwannee River Riding Club will be hosting a benefit barrel race on Friday, July 12, to support Janna Roberts in her recovery.  Events will begin with an exhibition…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Saturday, June 1, marked the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Florida National Weather Services (NWS) is providing free virtual tropical training from Monday, July 29, until…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only ones at…

Rick Patrick  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  Boyz to Kings, a Madison County youth mentoring organization, is expanding its reach and is looking for additional staff. Boyz to Kings Founder and Executive Director Merv Mattair recently…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition.  Students from 7…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on Saturday, June 1, the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey.  The annual survey, open until Saturday, Aug….

Kim Griffin  Contributor  Falls are a major concern for older adults because they can cause serious injuries, lead to a loss of independence, and reduce quality of life. The risk of falling…

Lafayette County Farm Bureau Contributor In May, the Lafayette County Farm Bureau held its annual AgVenture event, an educational initiative designed to immerse local fourth-graders in the diverse world of agriculture. This…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS) has recently begun a free diabetic footwear program. This initiative provides diabetic socks, inserts and shoes to residents living with Type 1 or…

To the Citizens of Lafayette County,  I am deeply honored and grateful to be able to continue to serve as your Tax Collector. Serving our County in this role continues to be…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Branford’s Fourth of July to be bursting with fun  Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s Fourth of July bonanza! The festivities will begin at noon with the National…