Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local law enforcement have made a goal of educating the community about the importance of keeping children buckled up and in proper seating while in a moving vehicle….
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Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department
Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department (ACHHWD), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved and SCSO hosts forensic training
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) put together a training session, hosting DNA Labs International (DLI) to provide…
Jovanni needs nurses
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health made a recruitment post on social media seeking nurses to assist a Jennings child in need. Jovanni, a 4-year-old who has…
Suwannee Bicycle Association looking for volunteers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) is an easily missed organization in the Suwannee Valley area, not because it’s a small group but because its members are usually deep…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association hosts Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association, Inc. (SRBCAA) will be hosting an Open Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Sandy Point, located at 29685 59th…
Mayo Woman’s Club to host chili cookoff, silent auction and bingo
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Mayo Woman’s Club has announced that it is hosting its inaugural fundraising event, which will consist of a chili cook-off, silent auction and bingo. The event will…
Fundraising event for Evangeline McKenna coming soon
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the family of 7-year-old Evangeline McKenna continues to hold on to hope for a miracle, the community is once again coming together to help support her fight…
Live Oak celebrates Arbor Day with its namesake
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, Jan. 17. Arbor Day is a national observance that highlights the benefits of trees in urban environments and encourages tree planting and…
Entries sought for Black History Month contests
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education, along with Volunteer Florida, is encouraging students to participate in contests during Black History Month. The contests are using the theme, “Honoring African-American…
Special Olympics teams honor Live Oak Publix
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Special Olympics teams from Lafayette County recently visited the Publix supermarket in Live Oak to recognize the store’s contributions to Special Olympics Florida. The co-ed cheerleading and powerlifting…
MLK Day Parade marches through Live Oak
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Through the frigid temperatures, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade marched on, honoring the late Civil Rights leader. The parade was one of a few events that…
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative gives away trees for Arbor Day
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) passed out free trees for Arbor Day on Saturday, Jan. 18. The giveaway prompted SVEC members to line up early in…
ACA reaccredits Suwannee Correctional Institution
American Correctional Association Contributor The American Correctional Association (ACA) reaccredited seven Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions during the ACA’s 2025 conference in Orlando. The standards created and refined by…
Florida Bar recognizes 3rd Judicial circuit attorney for pro bono service
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Florida Bar honored 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards,…
Suwannee-Lafayette Retired Educators Association to participate in Cupid’s Crew
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee-Lafayette Retired Teachers Association (SLRTA) will be participating in this year’s Cupid’s Crew event, sponsored by AARP through the Wish of a Lifetime Foundation. This project will be…
Don’t miss out on senior discounts!
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is a well-known fact that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which usually begin…