Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford High School’s football field was the most popular place to be on Saturday, Aug. 30. Crowds descended into the stands and around the field for the annual Suwannee…
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Live Oak celebrates new Airbnb, “The 1923”
Riverbend News photo by Lucy Golub, September 8, 2025 Quinn and Cyndi Skierski celebrated the opening of their new Airbnb, “The 1923.” The event boasted local business owners, leaders, and the…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
Dalton Tyre family honored as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner in Hamilton County on Thursday, Sept. 4, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Hamilton (UF/IFAS) Hamilton County Extension…
“Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference to be held in Jennings
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The “Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference is coming on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Corinth Christian Academy. The event centers on gathering for the common goal of worshiping Jesus…
Racing and fall fun: The Arc North Florida and Elks Lodge host dual events
Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida will be hosting its 27th Annual Lawn Mower Race at John Strayer’s Pro Arms in Live Oak, which will also be the site of a…
SCSO honored for assisting in May 2024 abduction rescue
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Seven deputies from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were honored in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 8, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) commemorated Florida Missing Children’s…
Wellborn Cornbread Festival looking for vendors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wellborn is well-known for its annual Blueberry Festival. However, 2025 marks the fourth year of one of the area’s newest events: the Annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival. It is a…
The Annual Pregnancy Care Center Walk/Run 4 life is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pregnancy care centers are a staple across the country, focused on helping women through their pregnancy and even after by providing support, advice and a plethora of services. One…
From Parks to Policy: Greg Scott reflects on 36 years of public service
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greg Scott is a name many people know, but it is also one many may not be familiar with. For the past two and a half years, Scott has…
Town Talk: The new Will Carpenter Foundation website is live
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Will Carpenter is a name that will forever be part of Suwannee County’s history. The tragic story of a young man who lost his life to a rare form…
“Trump rock” discovery inspires O’Brien resident to vote again
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Some people have seen images of Jesus on toast, a face on Mars, and the Virgin Mary on a tortilla. Now, an O’Brien resident may have contributed the “biggest,…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $3k to Vivid Visions
Jason Furch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 members of Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 welcomed Carol Johnson, Executive Director of Vivid Visions Domestic Violence Center in Live Oak, to present…
EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs now available at Florida State Parks
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several Florida State Parks (FSP) locations are now offering a convenient way for guests with mobility issues to get around with ease. The EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs are being…
Flea Across Florida is this weekend
Laura Young Reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and MacClenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets” and…
“Finding Lesley” hopes to raise awareness for breast cancer
Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com Lesley Fry has been involved in educating children in Suwannee County for decades. Her dedication to the county’s future earned her a position as the elected school board…
Are you registered to vote?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color,…