Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The White Springs Public Library has wrapped up its summer reading program, giving residents opportunities to participate in educational and entertaining programs throughout the summer. The library thanked…
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The Arc North Florida hosts “Under the Sea” celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Arc North Florida recently hosted an “Under the Sea” celebration, bringing clients, friends, families and the community together for an evening of dancing. The event brought together…
Suwannee County 4-H celebrates members at annual banquet
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee County 4-H members gathered with families, volunteers and community supporters for the 2026 Suwannee County 4-H Banquet, celebrating another year of accomplishments and recognizing members for their…
Local springs get a lift with Lafayette County conservation easement
ACT Contributor The Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that it has conserved 183 acres in Lafayette County through a conservation easement that limits groundwater withdrawals and nitrogen impacts…
Flock camera program sparks discussion over safety, privacy
Danny Federico [email protected] The use of automated license plate readers in Suwannee County drew both support and criticism during a community program held Monday, Aug. 17, at the Live Oak Public Library….
Roofing from a Byrd’s Eye view
Danny Federico [email protected] When Daniel Byrd decided to start his own roofing company in 2020, he wanted to build more than a business — he wanted to create something his family could…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office brings K-9 Blue to PlayLoud 13
Ady Kinsey Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) joined families and community organizations at the PlayLoud 13 Car and Truck Show held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the St. Paul…
Remembering Suwannee: Early cracker meals, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor Our forefathers went through brutal times carving out what would become the State of Florida. Subsisting on whatever food they could find and then determining by trial and error…
SCSO seeks help identifying robbery suspect
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is asking the public for information regarding a suspect in a recent robbery. According to the SCSO, the robbery occurred Sunday, Aug….
Nominations are now open for the Second Annual Best of Riverbend awards
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News As the end of the year approaches, it’s time once again to celebrate the people, places and businesses that shine across Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton counties. Nominations for…
Hamilton County coalition awarded Federal Drug-Free Communities grant
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Hamilton County has received a significant investment to fight youth substance misuse after the Hamilton County Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coalition, also known as SayNoHamCo, was awarded…
A first-class jamboree
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee River Youth Booster Club kicked off the school year with its inaugural Back to School Jamboree and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 8. Held on the Suwannee River…
Hamilton County schools enjoy successful first day
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, Aug. 11, the board announced there were no transportation issues on Monday, Aug. 10, the…
Branford Town Council talks dogs, donation boxes and development
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council moved several projects forward during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, including the planned Ellianos Coffee location, while also weighing how to handle dogs…
Detty trials continued to February 2027
Danny Federico [email protected] The criminal trials of the founders of Branford’s Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary have been continued until February 2027 following discovery hearings in Portage County Common Pleas Court. Krystal…
SCSO asks public for help identifying robbery suspect
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently released a Facebook post asking the public for information regarding a robbery suspect. On Sunday, Aug. 9, a robbery occurred in…
Gospel music rally and concert coming to Mayo
Danny Federico [email protected] Spradlen Ministries will present a Florida Gospel Music Association rally and concert on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Center. The concert will feature performances by…