Hailey Waldo [email protected] Veterans and their families are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the upcoming “Freedom 250 Veterans Fest” hosted by the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System at the…
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Branford River Reunion seeking vendors for July 4 festival
Hailey Waldo Riverbend New The Branford River Reunion is now accepting booth applications for its annual July 4 celebration, inviting food vendors, craft exhibitors and local businesses to celebrate the Independence Day…
Mayo preparing for patriotic Independence Day Celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The community of Mayo is gearing up for a festive event of patriotism, family fun and fireworks as the Mayo Woman’s Club hosts its “250th Independence Day Celebration”…
Branford native wins third
Jeanie Hegenauer Contributor Branford native Steven Danaher has just become a three-time National World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) Kickboxing Champion. WAKO is the only U.S. organization in the sport of kickboxing…
Lafayette Commissioners approve bid for County Road 400 resurfacing
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 26, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Burn bans lifted in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Recent rainfall across North Florida has led officials to lift burn bans in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties. According to reports from local county commissioners, the burn ban…
Chicken and rice fundraiser to benefit former officer
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are invited to join together on Saturday, June 6, to show support for a resident who is facing significant medical challenges through a chicken and rice fundraiser….
Jasper City Council looks forward to the future with city plans
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, May 21, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council approving the agenda for the evening. After that, council…
Community rallies around Ernie Clayton and family during heart transplant journey
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community continues to rally around Ernie Clayton and his family as they navigate the challenging road following Clayton’s recent heart transplant surgery. Friends, family and…
Blackberry Festival this weekend!
Danny Federico [email protected] Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time once more for one of Riverbend News’ favorite traditions. The Fourth Annual Riverbend News Blackberry Festival is set for Saturday,…
2026 Atlantic hurricanes named
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins on Monday, June 1, and will last until Monday, Nov. 30. The World Meteorological Organization names the storms each year, beginning with…
Beware of hurricane cleanup scams
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Big Bend region of Florida has seen more than enough hurricanes in recent years. There were no major storms last year, but in 2024, Helene caused 18…
Quick emergency alerts available to Hamilton residents
The Hamilton County Divison of Emergency Management is providing emergency notifications for emergencies such as severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, sudden road closures and more through Everbridge. This allows families to prepare…
AlertSuwannee emergency notification service available
Ady Hammock Riverbend News AlertSuwannee is a text system designed to inform residents of emergencies such as severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, sudden road closures and more. This allows families to prepare…
Quick emergency alerts available to Lafayette residents
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Lafayette County Division of Emergency Management is providing emergency notifications for emergencies such as severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, sudden road closures and more through Everbridge. This…
How power is restored after an outage
Ady Hammock Riverbend New With the upcoming hurricane season comes rain, wind and power outages. Being left in the dark can be frustrating, but local electric companies immediately get to work to…
NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season
Laz Aleman Riverbend News The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, May 21. Like two earlier forecasts released by other sources,…