Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Branford High School volleyball enters a new era this season with a coaching staff that combines experience, community values and a shared passion for developing student-athletes. Leading the…
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Riverbend News earns top honors at Florida Press Awards
Danny Federico [email protected] Riverbend News staff returned to Live Oak from the Florida Media Conference with the top Sweepstakes trophy in Division C (less than 4,000 subscribers) after earning multiple awards in…
HCSO clarifies policy on public event participation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) wants to make it clear that any community event, outreach program, public appearance or engagement involving the sheriff’s office will be…
Celebrating Flag Day
Halie Wetherington Riverbend New Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States, which occurred on June 14, 1777. The meaning behind…
Salute to Cancer Survivors
Each year, on the first Sunday in June, the nonprofit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation sponsors National Cancer Survivors Day® in celebration of those who have prevailed in their fight against the…
Journey Church set to host Open Mic Night of Praise and Encouragement
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Journey Church in Mayo is bringing back its “Open Mic Night of Praise and Encouragement” by popular demand on Sunday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. The event will…
White Springs hosting summer kickoff Community Street Sale
Christian Peterson [email protected] Summer is here, and with it comes a slew of festivals and outdoor fun. Suwannee Hardware & Feed is kicking off the fun with its Community Street Sale on…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock Riverbend News Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This camp…
Attorney Winifred L. Acosta celebrates 30 years of law with Youth Law Academy and community celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Attorney Winifred L. Acosta celebrated 30 years as a member of The Florida Bar by hosting a Law Academy for students on Saturday, May 16, at the Suwannee…
The hunt is on: Scalloping season opens
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The 2026 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens Monday, June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept….
The power of one
Katherine Allen Contributor I have been fortunate to have an overseas experience. It was thanks to a work colleague that I heard about the opportunity to travel. I believe that 4-H, like…
Local author releases new Christmas romance novel
Lesa Henderson Contributor Suwannee County native and award-winning author Lesa Henderson is delighted to share the release of her latest novel, Someone From Christmas Past (Laurel Ridge Book 3), a Christian romance…
Salli O’Donnell becomes first woman to win Suwannee River 230
Our Community Cares Coalition Contributor The quiet banks of the Suwannee River came alive during the weekend of Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, as paddlers from across the country raced…
Jail Report 6.1 – 6.7
Lafayette County June 1 Yoheiber Enrique Vargas-Soto, failure to stop at agricultural inspection station June 3 Jason Benoit, out-of-county warrant June 5 Roberto Sanchez-Perez, battery, resisting officer June 6 Michael Mcquay, aggravated…
Jennings Town Council members take oaths
Rick Patrick Riverbend Newspaper Prior to getting down to the business at hand for the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, June 2, three members of the council took…
Students honored at Suwannee School Board meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] Although schools are officially out for the summer, districts are still working hard to tie up loose ends and prepare for the upcoming season. This includes the Suwannee County…
Street racing concerns raised during Hamilton County Commission meeting
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 2, a citizen approached the commissioners with concerns over street racing she said…