NFC Contributor North Florida College’s (NFC) Sentinel Pickleball team will be hosting its inaugural Pickleball Against Cancer Spring Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, April 18, at the First Federal Sportsplex, located at 1201…
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Tidal Wave certificates deal available at Suwannee Middle School
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Middle School (SMS) is partnering with Tidal Wave Auto Spa this year, offering a special deal to celebrate the company’s new location opening in Live Oak. The school…
Clay Electric Foundation – Operation Round Up presents United Way contribution for MISSION UNITED
Jennifer Anchors Contributor Clay Electric Foundation recently contributed to United Way of Suwannee Valley during a check presentation. The Clay Electric Foundation – Operation Round Up contributed $10,000 to United Way of…
Jail Report 4.3 – 4.6
Lafayette County April 3 Santos Ramirez Fernandez, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license Hamilton County Jail Report was not provided by press time. All arrests will be available in the…
Branford Easter event sees egg-cellent turnout
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Families gathered at Hatch Park on Saturday, March 28, for an exciting morning of Easter festivities. Hosted by Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford, the event featured…
“The Legend of Yella George” dominates at indie horror film festival
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Seth Adams is a well-known name in Hamilton County, not only for his work in agriculture and the farm he operates, but also for his filmmaking. While Adams has…
Second annual Spell for Evangeline event is coming up
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In 2020, Evangeline McKenna was just two years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3, intermediate-risk, Rhabdomyosarcoma. What followed has been a seven-year battle against cancer. Throughout that…
Poetica America celebrates America’s 250th birthday
E. Stanley Richardson Contributor In recognition of National Poetry Month and Celebrating AMERICA 250, ARTSPEAKSgnv, Inc. presents POETICA-AMERICA 250 / Fourth Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival, celebrating 250…
Join the movement with Prevent Child Abuse America
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Throughout April, community organizations across the nation will plant blue pinwheels and participate in special events to help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The following are some…
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Protecting our children
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year, the month is set aside as a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect while also…
Local youth go hog wild at the Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Students from all corners of the tri-county area converged on the Bob Holmes Arena in Live Oak for the 2026 Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale. This five-day…
Voters League to host “meet the candidates” forum April 13 in Live Oak
Suwannee County Voters League Contributor The Suwannee County Voters League will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Live Oak City…
Hometown Salute: Ryan Diamond
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Ryan Diamond was born in Littleton, Colo., in 1996. He later made his way to Florida, where he has lived on and off for the past 20 years. He currently lives in Lake City and serves…
White Springs hosts successful spring fling event
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org White Springs saw its streets filled with people, vendors and cars on Saturday, March 28, as the community gathered for the annual Spring Fling Festival. Families strolled through the event while the smell…
Branford family seeking help with heart transplant
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Clayton family is in need of help after receiving devastating news. It all started in August 2024 when Ernie Clayton, the patriarch of the family, was taken to the emergency room with suspected pneumonia. However, it…
Lorrie MacCalla in need of help after go-karting accident
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Lorrie MacCalla is well-known in Jasper, specifically within the go-karting community. “She is more than just a friend,” her GoFundMe reads. “She is part of a racing family. Lorrie has…
HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency celebrates installation of advanced CT scanner with ribbon cutting ceremony
Lindsey Covington Contributor HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency, a part of HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, proudly celebrated the installation of its new, state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Thursday,…