Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News is partnering with local animal shelters to spotlight some of the residents gracing their halls in hopes of finding the perfect fur-ever home! This week, Teddy is…
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Scammers stealing your equity
Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Guard your information! A new scamming technique is snaking through the world, and it is striking out at what is probably your largest investment – your house. What is…
Scam alert: Con artists emptying bank accounts by tricking people
Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Be careful! There is a new scam going around. Scammers are tricking people into providing bank account information and then draining the victims’ bank account. The scam goes something…
Florida Department of Revenue exempts items on sales tax holidays
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Revenue recently exempted certain items from sale tax holidays. These following items will always be exempt beginning on Friday, Aug. 1. Batteries. These sizes will…
Three new laws aim to benefit Veterans
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Three new bills that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law aim at strengthening the state’s support systems for Veterans and their families. The governor called the three…
Miss Red, White and Beautiful Pageant crowns inaugural winners
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Inaugural Miss Red White & Beautiful Pageant on Thursday, July 3, at the Hamilton County Courthouse Annex in Jasper. For this…
Friends and neighbors say farewell to George Sage, Sr., at memorial car show
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The White Springs community came together on Saturday, June 28, to remember longtime car enthusiast George Sage, Sr., a consistent fixture at local car shows. Sage passed away on…
Local filmmaker to be featured at Central Florida Film Fest
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Seth Adams is not just your average peanut farmer; he’s a multifaceted creative with an undeniable passion for both agriculture and filmmaking. Growing up in Hamilton County, he discovered…
Vendor applications are open for Pioneer Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette County is renowned for its many attractions, including a beautiful river, fertile farmland, and charming small towns. However, one of its secrets is a festival many know locally:…
RapidFiber Internet hosts Mix and Mingle
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A celebration marking a significant milestone for RapidFiber Internet was held on Thursday, June 26, at its office in Live Oak. The event, co-hosted by the Suwannee County Chamber…
Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans focused on helping those with trauma
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Veterans have multiple days a year dedicated to them, but somehow it never feels like enough. Men and women have fought for hundreds of years defending the United States…
Hamilton County celebrates Independence Day
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County residents came out in full force on Friday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day at the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. The event included a cornhole tournament,…
Branford celebrates Fourth of July with explosive fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Individuals from all over converged on the Suwannee River Greenway for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The jam-packed day of festivities began at noon with…
15-year-old dies in White Springs accident
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A traffic accident involving two all-terrain vehicles in White Springs resulted in the death of a Palm Bay, Fla., teen. According to the Florida Highway Patrol crash report, on…
Read all our Front Porch magazines online
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you missed a few issues of your beloved Front Porch magazine? If so, don’t fret; all current and previous editions of our Front Porch magazine are available for…
Recognizing and managing drought stress in vegetable and ornamental gardens
Raymond Balaguer Contributor Although North Florida is not officially under drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there are definitely spots (if not whole areas within these counties) that are experiencing…
Visit the new flea market in Wellborn
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wellborn may be a small community, but it’s a growing one, and it supports its community members. This is why Saturday, July 19, will be the start of a…