Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org It’s that time of year again – the annual Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale (SVYLSS) is gearing up to take place from Monday, March 23, through Friday,…
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Suwannee County School Board honors state golf champion, $40k scholarship recipient
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During their Tuesday, Jan. 27, regular meeting, members of the Suwannee County School Board took the time to recognize two students for their outstanding achievements. First to be recognized…
Lafayette School Board approves agreements, policies at Feb. 17 meeting
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The meeting began with Superintendent Robbie Edwards recognizing the district’s Students of the Month….
More details revealed regarding 2025 cyberattack on City of Live Oak, $60,000 payment
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Details surrounding a cyberattack on the City of Live Oak last year emerged after a year of questions. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Live Oak…
Beloved Hamilton County teacher remembered for strength and inspiration
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Students, teachers and community members alike are mourning the loss of beloved Hamilton County High School (HCHS) teacher Raven Merine, who passed away following a battle with breast cancer….
Apex victims will not receive restitution any time soon, says State Attorney’s Office
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Shortly after Jason Andrew Bullock was transferred into the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), victims who had anticipated receiving a substantial restitution payment were dealt another…
Thelma Boltin and the voices of old Florida
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Thelma Boltin carried the spirit of old Florida, sharing with people from near and far the folk stories from the Suwannee River to the tale of the Devil’s Millhopper…
Suwannee County Emergency Management Director named Disasters Expo USA keynote
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County Emergency Management Director Heather Henderson-Scheu will be serving as the keynote speaker at the Disasters Expo USA conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, March…
Kafka to compete for Reigning American Miss Title in Fernandina Beach
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Live Oak’s own Kennedy Kafka, age 6, has been awarded the title of Reigning American Little Miss Florida and will be competing for the national title of Reigning American…
SCSO clarifies laws regarding operation of four wheelers and side-by-sides
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Recently, Riverbend News was asked by one of our readers to look into the laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four-wheelers, and side-by-sides in Suwannee County due…
Youth shine at the Lafayette County 4-H School Speech Contest
Shawn Jackson Contributor Lafayette County 4-H and the Lafayette County School District recently hosted its annual Speech Contest, powered by Florida Power & Light, celebrating youth voice, creativity and confidence. The contest…
Celebrate nature and creativity at the Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale
Suwannee Festivals Committee Contributor The Suwannee Festivals Committee invites the community to join in the fun at the Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 5…
17th Annual Stomp the Swamp happening March 7
UF CARD Constituency Board Contributor The UF CARD Constituency Board is excited to announce the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness event, taking place at Ben Hill Griffin…
Suwannee Commissioners discuss upcoming water reclamation project
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous meeting, and the…
Madison County man in critical condition following self-inflicted gunshot
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Live Oak man charged with multiple sex crimes, including video voyeurism
Jason Futch Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org A Live Oak man was charged with multiple sex crimes following a report of a local girl who told her friends that 38-year-old Jonathan Richard Browne had sexually assaulted…
Lake City woman refuses traffic stop
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Lake City woman was arrested following an attempted traffic stop that led to a chase involving multiple agencies. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, on…