My name is Billy White, Sr., and I am running for the opportunity to serve the people of District 2 as your next Suwannee County Commissioner. Since July of 1975 after meeting…
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Know Before You Vote: Walter “Shea” DeLoach, candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Walter “Shea” DeLoach, and I am asking for your support as your next Suwannee County Commissioner for District 2. I am a lifelong Suwannee County resident, farm raised, and…
Know Before You Vote: Timothea Scott, candidate for Hamilton County School Board District 4
My name is Timothea Scott, and I am honored to be a candidate for Hamilton County School Board Member, District 4. I was born and raised in White Springs, Florida, where I…
UPDATE – Found Safe: Family searching for missing 20-year-old
Danny Federico [email protected] [Friday, Aug. 7] As of Friday morning, Aug. 7, 20-year-old Joseph “JJ” Lumley was found safe. [Thursday, Aug. 6] The family of a missing 20-year-old man is asking for…
Community rallies around young rodeo champion battling rare autoimmune disease
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News What began as a promising rodeo career for 12-year-old Ellie Cantey has become a courageous fight for her health, but friends, family and the local equestrian community are…
Bomb squad called to suspicious device in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] A suspicious device discovered near 2nd Street and Hillman Avenue in Live Oak prompted a call for assistance from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad on Tuesday, July…
Early voting begins Aug. 8 for 2026 Primary Election
Danny Federico [email protected] Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will begin on Saturday, Aug. 8, for residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Voters will have through Saturday, Aug. 15, to…
Kennedy Kafka brings home national honors, thanks community for unwavering support
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News For Live Oak’s own Kennedy Kafka, stepping onto the national pageant stage for the first time became an unforgettable experience filled with accomplishments and gratitude. The daughter of…
Ellianos donates $2,900 to Jim Waldrip
Christian Peterson [email protected] Ellianos has been operating for six years in Live Oak. Over that time, the company has solidified itself as a committed part of the community. One way it has…
Lafayette Commissioners set budget hearing dates
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 28, 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…
Suwannee School Board approves routine business ahead of new school year
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews,org The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, July 28, for its final regular meeting before the start of the 2026-27 school year. The meeting opened with Chairman Ed…
Hamilton County School Board honors a pair of retirees
Rick Patrick Riverbend News Following a special meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Wednesday, July 22, a special reception was held in honor of two long-time school district employees…
Lafayette High School Band Boosters seeking sponsors for 2026-27 school year
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Lafayette High School (LHS) Marching Hornets are inviting businesses, families and the community to support student musicians by becoming sponsors for the 2026-27 school year. Through its…
Rotary Club of Live Oak donates hygiene items to Suwannee School District
On Monday, July 20, the Rotary Club of Live Oak presented hygiene items to Suwannee County School District Homeless Student Liaison Briana Stevens Zonnevylle. The goal of the drive was to provide…
Branford Camera Club returns to Gateway Art Gallery for third annual photography show
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Branford Camera Club will return to the Gateway Art Gallery in Lake City, Fla., this August for its third annual Photography Show and Competition, showcasing a diverse…
HCHS Class of 1976 to celebrate 50-year reunion
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion on Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Jasper Civic Center, located…
Decorated combat veteran and best-selling author Harry R. Martinez to present leadership seminar at Live Oak Public Library
Lana McAra Contributor Leadership is easy to discuss in theory. It is far more difficult when lives depend on your split-second decisions. Retired Sergeant Major Harry R. Martinez, best-selling author of “One…