Pine Grove Church: Emerald Crossing • Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 • 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • 17707 180th St. Live Oak, Fla. • All ages • Dinner will be provided. • Lively…
Category: Community News
Fun in the sun: Protecting your skin during the summer
Katherine Allen Contributor You may have a friend or family member who comes back from the dermatologist looking like they contracted measles, but be glad they are getting checked out. Skin cancer…
All Our Kidz unveils new butterfly garden in White Springs
Christian Peterson [email protected] All our Kidz is a local group in White Springs focused on building up and strengthening the children in the community. As Kizzie Burch, the director of the program,…
Young Florida chefs invited to compete for scholarships and statewide recognition
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Florida students ages 8 to 12 are invited to showcase their culinary talents in the 2026 Florida Future Chef Competition, hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and…
Lafayette County Public Library invites families to join summer reading fun
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Lafayette County Public Library is welcoming children and families to an exciting lineup of educational programs, entertainment, crafts and activities throughout the summer. The library’s annual summer…
Dig, read, discover: Summer reading program returns to area libraries
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee River Regional Library System is inviting readers of all ages to take part in its 2026 summer reading program, “Dig, Read, Discover,” running from now through…
Living with the unseen: Charyle Hale’s fight against HHT
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News For many people, a medical diagnosis brings uncertainty. For Charyle Hale, it brought a cascade of life-changing challenges that continue to impact every aspect of her daily life….
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Dear customers, we are pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This report is designed to inform you about…
Paw-sitive Adoption Spotlight: Dixie
Danny Federico [email protected] Dixie is a bubbly terrier mix who was found running around uptown. Now, having completed her stray hold, she’s ready to find the fur-ever home she’s been waiting for….
Celestial events in July
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, here are some interesting celestial events happening this month. • All month: Get a great view of Venus…
Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens nominated for Best of Florida
Rick Patrick Riverbend News After being voted “Best of Florida” for three years in a row, the Boyz to Kings, Inc. (BTK) mentoring and dropout prevention organization has once again been nominated…
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers celebrates ribbon cutting
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents and local officials gathered at Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers in Live Oak on Thursday, June 18, to celebrate the location’s official ribbon cutting. The business, a…
Jail Report 6.22 – 6.28
Lafayette County June 24 Michael Trail, out-of-county warrant Zachary Hawk, violation of probation Hamilton County June 22 Dalton Lee Sumner, out-of-county warrant June 23 Andre Maurice Young, indecent exposure Justin Lee Grantham,…
Hamilton County to celebrate America 250 with fireworks and family fun
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual Independence Day festival on Saturday, July 4, with live music, family-friendly activities, vendors and one of the area’s largest…
Freedom Fest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are invited to celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic twist. Freedom Fest is returning to Live Oak on Saturday, July 4, with an America 250 Historic Living…
Celebrate Independence Day with the Mayo Woman’s Club
Danny Federico [email protected] Lafayette County will kick off its Fourth of July celebrations early, as the Mayo Woman’s Club will be hosting “A Hometown Salute to Faith, Family and Freedom” on Friday,…
Branford’s Fourth of July celebration to be bursting with fun
Danny Federico [email protected] Branford residents and visitors are invited to spend Independence Day along the river as the Branford River Reunion returns with a full slate of family-friendly activities, competitions, entertainment and…