Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, we began discussing T. T. Scott. We continue this week. Scott’s civic affairs spread to the state level. He was appointed to the Board of Control…
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Achievement takes center stage at NFC’s Fall 2025 Commencement
NFC Office of Communications Contributor North Florida College (NFC) honored its Fall 2025 graduates during its commencement ceremony held on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. Family, friends, faculty, staff…
Marching band students to receive P.E. credit
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Ask any student about their experience in the marching band, and they will be happy to share stories of how rigorous the activity is. Carrying their instruments, especially the…
AMF offers $20k in scholarships for seniors
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org High school seniors now have the opportunity to apply for a statewide scholarship offered by the American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. (AMF). A total of $20,000 in scholarship…
Senator Rick Scott offers internship opportunities for students interested in politics
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Students looking to explore careers in government and public policy have the chance to gain real-world experience through the internship program offered by U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s office. The…
The Lee family takes home another world championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Jared Lewis Lee may be the most decorated world champion in Suwannee County; for four years now, he and his family have proved themselves dominant with the Hangin’ Tree…
White Springs Public Library hosts homeschool group
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Public Library has hosted a monthly homeschool group since September to serve better the growing number of homeschooled children in the area. Librarian Miranda Beard said…
Cupid “shuffles” into White Springs during Rhythm and Feast Festival
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org It isn’t often that a celebrity from the world stage makes an appearance in White Springs. But when it happens, it happens in style. And when that celebrity is…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
Santa and Mrs. Claus visits Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The cancellation of the Jennings Christmas Parade didn’t stop Santa and Mrs. Claus from ringing in the Christmas season. On Thursday, Dec. 18, Jennings Town Hall hosted the annual…
White Springs Library to host New Year vision board workshop
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Public Library will host a “New Year Vision Boards” workshop on Friday, Jan. 2, beginning at 2 p.m. Members of the community are invited to participate…
New career in the new year: Free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections fiber-optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating Connections…
Pregnancy Care Center announces Mobile Unit transition
Pregnancy Care Center Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Lake City and Live Oak is anticipating the birth of a new vision for its Mobile Ministry. Over the next month, the…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 22 Christian Santiago-Torres, operate motor vehicle without valid license Olbin Velasquez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Dec. 27 Jeffrey Steele, battery, trespassing, resist officer without violence, damage property…
Hearings open final Hamilton County Commission meeting of the year, tension closes it
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the county courthouse. The meeting opened with three…
Suwannee commissioners move forward with Furry for county administrator
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 16, for its final meeting of 2025. The evening began with the approval of minutes from the Tuesday, Dec….
Branford Town Council debates ladder truck purchase
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Branford Town Council discussed the volunteer fire department’s aerial truck and a statewide training conference in Orlando. Terry Burgess, representing…