Two years ago, Brittany and Ciekfried Muller moved from Virginia to settle in Florida, where they could provide a fresh start for their 12 children. The New York natives were initially looking…
Category: Counties
Hornets volleyball win capped off by Senior Night festivities
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 2, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Bell Bulldogs for a volleyball showdown. However, before the game began, the Hornets celebrated their graduating class. Brooke…
Bulldogs celebrate volleyball seniors during final regular game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 9, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Columbia County Tigers for their final volleyball game of the regular 2025 season. However, before the game began,…
Suwannee Commissioners approve of FWC no-wake zone proposal
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the Board approving the minutes from three previous…
No injuries reported in school bus crash
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at roughly 5 p.m., there was a minor accident near 77th Road and 162nd Terrace in Suwannee County. According to a report filed by the…
Town Talk: What is a dragline, and why do roads need to be closed for it?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Highway 41 in Hamilton County is scheduled to be closed for a dragline crossing. While this is not as common an occurrence in Suwannee and…
Accident results in death of Dowling Park woman
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 10, a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 78-year-old Dowling Park woman. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately…
Second Redeemed Youth Rally deemed a success
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A crowd made its way to Suwannee Station Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 4, for the Second Annual Redeemed! Youth Rally. The event was a big success for the…
SHS wins $5k from T-Mobile
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School (SHS) recently won an extra bit of money that is going to be put back into school athletics. Earlier in 2025, SHS submitted its application to…
Two charged with manslaughter following death of toddler
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com UPDATED: 11:40 a.m., more information included Two Suwannee County residents were charged with negligent manslaughter following the death of a 2 year old child. Christian Nicole Parnell, 33, and…
New women’s Bible study to launch in Branford
A new women’s Bible study group, called “Craving Community,” is launching in Branford this fall, offering local women an opportunity to connect, reflect and grow in faith together. The group will kick…
“Wear Purple Day” to shine light on domestic violence awareness
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is recognized nationwide as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Vivid Visions, Inc., the Suwannee County domestic violence shelter, is inviting the community to take part in raising awareness….
Poker Run to benefit domestic violence shelter
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Wheels of Man Suwannee Motorcycle Club is set to host a Poker Run on Saturday, Oct. 11, with proceeds benefiting Vivid Visions, Inc., the local domestic violence crisis…
Jackson honored for 60 years of fraternal service
Roy Jackson, a lifetime resident of Lafayette County, was recently honored for 60 years of fraternal service to the Mayo Masonic Lodge 119. On hand to present a certificate and pin was…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 30 Jessica Thornton, violation of probation-drug offense Hamilton County Sept. 29 Francisco Vasquez Cruz, out-of-county warrant Sept. 30 Yan Nobrega De Assis Oli, drive while license suspended revocation equivalent…
Unbreakable spirit: Surviving breast cancer and thriving with autoimmunity
Michelana Jones Byrd was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Following a double mastectomy and radiation treatment, she was declared cancer free in 2017. Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Michelana Jones Byrd has…
Community gathers for “Finding Lesley: A Movement of Hope”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 27, Heritage Park & Gardens became a vibrant gathering spot for community members, health advocates, and supporters during the “Finding Lesley: A Movement of Hope” Breast…