Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee County takes care of its own. That is abundantly clear when looking at all the ways the community gives back to the less fortunate. One of those charities…
Category: Community News
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30…
Mayo Town Council begins annexing new property into town
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Oct. 13, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the council approving the agenda, followed by the approval of the…
Jasper City Council moves forward with water treatment plans
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council approving its agenda for the evening before moving on…
Live Oak sees No Kings protest
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Oct. 18, a group of citizens formed a protest outside of the Suwannee County Courthouse. They were not the only gatherers, as the protests spanned across the…
Apex Metal Buildings trial moved to week of Nov. 17
Jason Futch [email protected] The trial of Jason Andrew Bullock, charged with organized fraud in 2023, is set to go before a jury in November, following a scheduling conflict with Judge Kathryn Land’s…
Ellianos opens second location in Live Oak
Christian Peterson [email protected] Coffee is one of the biggest businesses in the entire world. Locally, in Live Oak, there are lots of coffee shops around the area. One with a unique twist…
Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Cast your vote for the 2025 Best of Riverbend awards
Danny Federico [email protected] To spotlight the area’s top local talent, businesses and service stars, Riverbend News is hosting its inaugural Best of Riverbend awards ceremony. Residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties…
Continuance in Roldan case sparks protest and concerns at courthouse
Jason Futch [email protected] The Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary held another protest on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Suwannee County Courthouse, ahead of a hearing for Eric Ivan Roldan, who faces…
Florida men complete nonstop 242-mile paddle of the Suwannee River
Jason Futch [email protected] Those who have grown up around the Suwannee River are familiar with the natural beauty it brings to eight counties, from the state line to the little town of…
Fire consumes abandoned home in Live Oak
Jason Futch [email protected] On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 16, at approximately 10:18 p.m., the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) and Suwannee County Fire Rescue Station 11 responded to a structural fire…
Apex Metal Buildings trial moved to week of Nov. 17
Jason Futch [email protected] The trial of Jason Andrew Bullock, charged with organized fraud in 2023, is set to go before a jury in November, following a scheduling conflict with Judge Katy…
Our Community Cares Coalition to host Red Ribbon Week festivities
Jason Futch [email protected] The Our Community Cares Coalition (OCCC) will host a series of events to commemorate Red Ribbon Week, culminating in the unveiling of a mural at the White Springs…
Henderson-Scheu recognized by Influential Women
Jason Futch [email protected] Heather Henderson-Scheu continues to add to her growing list of achievements since taking on the title of Director of Emergency Management for the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office. Recently, she…
Helping Hearts of Suwannee County to host Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser
Jason Futch [email protected] The Helping Hearts of Suwannee County is preparing for its first-ever Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 26. The event, sponsored by Florida Charm, will be held at…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosts first National Night Out
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) hosted its first National Night Out event in downtown Jasper on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Since 1984, National Night Out has been an…