Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
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Local commissioners push for honest dialogue from Valdosta on sewage spills
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Commissioners from across North Florida converged at Valdosta City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, for a meeting of the Middle and Lower Suwannee River and Withlacoochee River Task Forces…
New laws could strip Hamilton County Board of approval power for plats
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the county courthouse. On the agenda was an item to approve the…
Branford Majorettes looking for sponsors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Majorettes are getting ready for the season ahead. Part of getting ready is making sure the group is funded for the upcoming school year. One…
LES Parent Teacher Organization hosting fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 29, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets are set to face off against the Suwannee High School Bulldogs in a football showdown. But before this Suwannee…
Trojans, prepare for a new tailgating experience!
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tailgating is a uniquely American experience. Pulling up to a football or baseball game early, sitting outside in the parking lot, grilling food, and enjoying good conversation with other…
Suwannee County CERT seeking volunteers
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers across the county to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT assists the community in times…
Riverbend News owner shares story before the Live Oak Rotary Club
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Five years after launching Riverbend News, Cheltsie Holbrook stood before the Live Oak Rotary Club on Monday, Aug. 11. Before the local Rotarians, Holbrook talked about the early beginnings…
The Arc North Florida celebrates first dance at Melody Church
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida recently celebrated the individuals it serves with a luau-themed dance at Melody Church on Friday, July 18. The inaugural dance featured music and food,…
Suwannee Commissioners set to hear lawsuit at next meeting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
16-year-old killed in Branford crash
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford teen was killed on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 16, following a single-vehicle accident on a hay field near 79th Road and 274th Street. According to a…
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence faces closure due to code violations
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence is facing closure due to issues related to several violations, according to a report written by Suwannee County Code Enforcement Officer Robin Crespo. Despite the order, which…
Terry “Donell” Gwinn remembered as trailblazer for sustainable growth
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Terry “Donell” Gwinn was a bigger-than-life individual who made a name for himself in Suwannee County. Alongside his brothers, Clifford and the late Robert, Jr., Donell started Gwinn Brothers…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s new Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida is one of the fastest-growing states, adding people to its population daily. That means even small towns like Live Oak are seeing an influx of new people. With…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s New Waffle House
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many may have missed the news, but Live Oak is growing, and it’s growing fast. New people move in almost every day, but for the locals, what may be…
Bulldogs celebrate 100 years of football
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friday, Aug. 8, was a big day for Suwannee High School students, athletes, parents, coaches, teachers and alumni. Yes, that is right, every single person who has ever been…
Mayo audit has zero findings
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Aug. 11, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the adoption of the evening’s agenda and the approval of the…