Category: Community News

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), working with Wildlife Forever, hosts an art contest every year. “The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect…

Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It almost defies explanation when Paul Webb says he feels better than he has in years. The 72-year old self-proclaimed “full-time voluntary charity cyclist” is four years into a…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com   The Arc held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Suwannee County Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 30. The event was held to honor the accomplishments of the staff and…

Affordable Dentures & Implants Contributor   Having a healthy, attractive smile means a lot to Americans – whether it’s their own smile or they are noticing other people’s teeth. Affordable Dentures &…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com   On Saturday, Feb. 1, crowds gathered at Heritage Square in Live Oak for a day of non-stop fun with the second annual All Aboard Festival. The event started…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com   February marks American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States—and promoting heart-healthy habits that can significantly…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com   With 11 participants and 15 total entries, the Woman’s Club of Jasper held its annual Chili-Soup Cook Off on Saturday, Jan.18, serving a building of eager supporters who…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com   On Thursday, Jan. 23, members of the Suwannee-Lafayette Retired Educators Association, Retired Nurses Association and the Live Oak Woman’s Club worked on a special project as part of…

John Medina Contributor   I remember arriving in Live Oak, Fla., in 1974 as a 10-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic and not being able to speak English. Prior to starting school…

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…

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…

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…