DOH-Suwannee Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is issuing a rabies alert in Suwannee County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon exposed in…
Category: Community News
Judge Jennifer K. Griffin presented Service Above Self award
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee County Judge Jennifer K. Griffin was recognized for her outstanding dedication to the community during the Live Oak Rotary Club’s meeting on Monday, June 22, by receiving…
Beloved community member passes away in boating accident
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, July 1, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified at approximately 8 p.m. of a missing boater in Gilchrist County. According to reports, a 17-foot…
Josh Daniel sentenced to four years for role in White Springs homicide
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 30, Josh Daniel, 19, appeared in court for sentencing in the homicide case involving William “Junior” Powell Jr. Daniel previously pleaded guilty to accessory after the…
VBS CALENDAR
Pine Grove Church: Emerald Crossing • Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 • 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • 17707 180th St. Live Oak, Fla. • All ages • Dinner will be provided. • Lively…
Fun in the sun: Protecting your skin during the summer
Katherine Allen Contributor You may have a friend or family member who comes back from the dermatologist looking like they contracted measles, but be glad they are getting checked out. Skin cancer…
All Our Kidz unveils new butterfly garden in White Springs
Christian Peterson [email protected] All our Kidz is a local group in White Springs focused on building up and strengthening the children in the community. As Kizzie Burch, the director of the program,…
Young Florida chefs invited to compete for scholarships and statewide recognition
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Florida students ages 8 to 12 are invited to showcase their culinary talents in the 2026 Florida Future Chef Competition, hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and…
Lafayette County Public Library invites families to join summer reading fun
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Lafayette County Public Library is welcoming children and families to an exciting lineup of educational programs, entertainment, crafts and activities throughout the summer. The library’s annual summer…
Dig, read, discover: Summer reading program returns to area libraries
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee River Regional Library System is inviting readers of all ages to take part in its 2026 summer reading program, “Dig, Read, Discover,” running from now through…
Living with the unseen: Charyle Hale’s fight against HHT
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News For many people, a medical diagnosis brings uncertainty. For Charyle Hale, it brought a cascade of life-changing challenges that continue to impact every aspect of her daily life….
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Dear customers, we are pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This report is designed to inform you about…
Paw-sitive Adoption Spotlight: Dixie
Danny Federico [email protected] Dixie is a bubbly terrier mix who was found running around uptown. Now, having completed her stray hold, she’s ready to find the fur-ever home she’s been waiting for….
Celestial events in July
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, here are some interesting celestial events happening this month. • All month: Get a great view of Venus…
Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens nominated for Best of Florida
Rick Patrick Riverbend News After being voted “Best of Florida” for three years in a row, the Boyz to Kings, Inc. (BTK) mentoring and dropout prevention organization has once again been nominated…
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers celebrates ribbon cutting
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents and local officials gathered at Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers in Live Oak on Thursday, June 18, to celebrate the location’s official ribbon cutting. The business, a…
Jail Report 6.22 – 6.28
Lafayette County June 24 Michael Trail, out-of-county warrant Zachary Hawk, violation of probation Hamilton County June 22 Dalton Lee Sumner, out-of-county warrant June 23 Andre Maurice Young, indecent exposure Justin Lee Grantham,…