Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friday, Sept. 19, is shaping up to be an interesting day. The Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs will host the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a football showdown….
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Westwood celebrates its volleyball seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 2, a crowd gathered in the Westwood Christian School gym. First, the crowd was there to watch a victory match, as the Westwood Warriors junior varsity…
Bulldogs bite and Hornets sting in football face-off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 29, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for a football showdown. It was the second game of the season for both…
Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education…
“Trump rock” discovery inspires O’Brien resident to vote again
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Some people have seen images of Jesus on toast, a face on Mars, and the Virgin Mary on a tortilla. Now, an O’Brien resident may have contributed the “biggest,…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $3k to Vivid Visions
Jason Furch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 members of Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 welcomed Carol Johnson, Executive Director of Vivid Visions Domestic Violence Center in Live Oak, to present…
EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs now available at Florida State Parks
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several Florida State Parks (FSP) locations are now offering a convenient way for guests with mobility issues to get around with ease. The EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs are being…
Flea Across Florida is this weekend
Laura Young Reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and MacClenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets” and…
“Finding Lesley” hopes to raise awareness for breast cancer
Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com Lesley Fry has been involved in educating children in Suwannee County for decades. Her dedication to the county’s future earned her a position as the elected school board…
Judge, Suwannee County Commissioners rule against Suwannee Iron Works & Fence
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Suwannee Iron Works & Fence was forced to close as two rulings compelled SIWF, owned by Ernesto Caparelli, to shut down until it complied with…
Judge Land rejects State Attorney’s plea deal in Bullock case
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 8, Jason Bullock, owner of Apex Metal Building Systems, was set to take a plea deal being offered by the State Attorney’s Office for the Third…
Are you registered to vote?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color,…
FDOT to review Howard Street sinkhole
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Transportation is reviewing how a sinkhole developed on Howard Street, causing a closure of the highway near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak on Monday, Aug….
LOFD rescues man from tree
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A tree trimmer stuck in a tree on Tuesday, Aug. 26, prompted the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) to respond to the 200 block of Helvenston Avenue to perform…
Jennings becomes permanent base for Animal Control
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 1, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on social media the permanent closure of the Jasper Animal Control facility. According to the social media post,…
Victims push back as Bullock prepares to change plea in fraud case
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A former business owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from more than 30 individuals and businesses is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Monday, Sept. 8….
Hatch Park Community Center to host Branford library services during construction
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Public Library is undergoing new changes to its building in an effort to better serve the community. While the building is undergoing renovations, library services will be…