Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County School Board met for its biannual Branford meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Branford High School’s auditorium. The evening kicked off with a public hearing to…
Category: Community News
New bill aims to lower age for buying guns
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org A bill has been introduced in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session that seeks to lower the minimum age for the purchase of firearms in the state. House…
LOPD officer involved in accident
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Oct. 30, after his final night of police academy at North Florida College, Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) Officer Christopher Davis was traveling home on US Highway…
Busy Bee redevelopment project expands in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Development Authority Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced that construction of the second phase of the Busy Bee redevelopment and expansion project is now…
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…
The importance of health literacy and rural communities
Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month to highlight how understanding health information can help us live healthier lives. Health information simply means any knowledge or…
Dreams take flight at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Aviation enthusiasts of all ages gathered at the Suwannee County Airport on Saturday, Oct. 18, for Wings Over Suwannee. This free annual fly-in, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association…
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce hosts dinner honoring local businesses
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.com The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner honoring local businesses on Thursday, Oct. 16, at The Glass & Canopy in Jennings. The event featured an open…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 21 Tracy Hoopes, violation of probation, property crime, trespassing Oct. 23 Carlos Vasquez- Lopez, driving under the influence, moving traffic violation Oct. 26 Crystal Hampton, aggravated battery, battery …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight- loss support group with two chapters that meet…
Rotary Club of Branford hears update from Branford Public Library Branch Manager
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Rotary Club of Branford held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where members heard from Branford Public Library Branch Manager Donna Koon about ongoing improvements and services…
SVEC Touch-A-Truck is almost here
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org “See, touch, honk, explore.” Those words start appearing around Suwannee Countyduring the fall time. They always refer to the same thing: the annual Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Touch-A-Truck event….
United Way of Suwannee Valley offers plethora of volunteer opportunities
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is continually working to support the local community. Sometimes that is through working with children to help them read, other times it’s…
The Wellborn Cornbread Festival is coming up
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Fall and Halloween festivals are popping up left and right. Some are brand new, but others are staples of local communities. One of these annual traditions is the Wellborn…
Paychecks for Patriots coming to RIVEROAK
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida is hosting a “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair at RIVEROAK Technical College in Live Oak on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event…