Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford Rotary Club’s annual 4th of July Duck Race is approaching, and tickets are on sale. All proceeds from this event directly benefit programs at Branford Elementary and…
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Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale returns May 2 with full day of family fun
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes one of Suwannee County’s most anticipated outdoor events. The Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale will return Saturday, May 2, from…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its outlook, which…
Suwannee schools locked down after alleged swatting call
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On the morning of Friday, April 24, Live Oak schools were put under lockdown. Teachers, students and parents were concerned about why the lockdowns had been enforced. Shortly after…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken home rule…
Longtime Hamilton County Sheriff J. Harrell Reid passes at 77
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County Sheriff J. Harrell Reid, was one of the most influential law enforcement leaders in Florida history and the state’s longest serving sheriff passed away peacefully on Thursday,…
Healing through helping: Branford High junior promotes emotional support through nonprofit
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org At just 17 years old, Branford High School junior Ashlee Combee is already using her own experiences with grief to help others navigate some of life’s most challenging moments….
Suwannee Commissioners welcome new Grant Project Administrator and Emergency Management Director
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, April 21, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Following the approval of the minutes, the board turned to its time-…
Department of Education clarifies religious policies in schools
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, sent out a letter on Tuesday, March 17, to parents of students regarding religion and prayer in public…
“We Will, When Others Won’t”: NFC Correctional Officer graduates answer the call to serve
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly celebrated the graduation of Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Academy Class 45-2025-3016-1 on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the North Florida College Public Safety Academy. The ceremony…
Catfish Festival hooks crowd in Branford
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford community gathered once again on Saturday, April 11, to celebrate the annual Catfish Festival. Hosted by American Legion Post 59 in Branford, the annual festival raises funds…
American Legion Post 107 to host annual Spring Yard Sale
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org American Legion Post 107 will host its annual Spring Yard Sale on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4…
How can you sponsor your local 4-H clubs?
Cheltsie Holbrook editor@riverbendnews.org Looking for a way to support the kids of Suwannee County and Lafayette County 4-H? Then be sure to break out your wallets on these local upcoming fundraisers. Suwannee…
Art in the Open returns to downtown Jasper
Jennifer Gisonni Contributor Downtown Jasper came alive with color, creativity and community spirit as residents gathered for the second Art in the Open event, hosted by Florida Youth Charitable in partnership with…
Paw-sitive Adoption Spotlight: Hamilton
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org “Healing happens at both ends of the leash.” Hamilton is already showing how true that can be. He is described as a “scruffy little doodle mix” and is approximately…
Jail Report
Lafayette County April 16 Matthew Williamson, failure to appear, attach tag not assigned Hamilton County Arrest information for Hamilton County will be featured on our website and in our Wednesday, April 29,…
Kennedy’s Call to Service: Reigning American Little Miss Florida pays a local visit
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Kennedy Kafka, the 6-year-old Reigning American Little Miss Florida and a Live Oak resident, has been at work in the community lately. Kennedy will be heading to the national…