Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Arc North Florida recently hosted an “Under the Sea” celebration, bringing clients, friends, families and the community together for an evening of dancing. The event brought together…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee County 4-H celebrates members at annual banquet
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee County 4-H members gathered with families, volunteers and community supporters for the 2026 Suwannee County 4-H Banquet, celebrating another year of accomplishments and recognizing members for their…
Flock camera program sparks discussion over safety, privacy
Danny Federico [email protected] The use of automated license plate readers in Suwannee County drew both support and criticism during a community program held Monday, Aug. 17, at the Live Oak Public Library….
Roofing from a Byrd’s Eye view
Danny Federico [email protected] When Daniel Byrd decided to start his own roofing company in 2020, he wanted to build more than a business — he wanted to create something his family could…
Remembering Suwannee: Early cracker meals, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor Our forefathers went through brutal times carving out what would become the State of Florida. Subsisting on whatever food they could find and then determining by trial and error…
SCSO seeks help identifying robbery suspect
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is asking the public for information regarding a suspect in a recent robbery. According to the SCSO, the robbery occurred Sunday, Aug….
Nominations are now open for the Second Annual Best of Riverbend awards
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News As the end of the year approaches, it’s time once again to celebrate the people, places and businesses that shine across Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton counties. Nominations for…
A first-class jamboree
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee River Youth Booster Club kicked off the school year with its inaugural Back to School Jamboree and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 8. Held on the Suwannee River…
Branford Town Council talks dogs, donation boxes and development
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council moved several projects forward during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, including the planned Ellianos Coffee location, while also weighing how to handle dogs…
Detty trials continued to February 2027
Danny Federico [email protected] The criminal trials of the founders of Branford’s Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary have been continued until February 2027 following discovery hearings in Portage County Common Pleas Court. Krystal…
SCSO asks public for help identifying robbery suspect
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently released a Facebook post asking the public for information regarding a robbery suspect. On Sunday, Aug. 9, a robbery occurred in…
F.A.Y.C. 2026 impacts hundreds of young lives
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News More than 230 campers, counselors and volunteers gathered at Camp Suwannee in Dowling Park from Sunday, July 19, through Friday, July 24, for First Assembly Youth Camp (F.A.Y.C.)…
Pregnancy Care Center to host 5k Walk/Run for Life in September
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Pregnancy Care Center will host its annual 5k Walk/Run for Life on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing community members together to support local families and empower lives. The…
Live Oak Elks Lodge to host annual Golf Tournament in October
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Live Oak Elks Lodge 1165 will host its annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Suwannee Country Club, located at 7932 U.S. 90, in Live Oak. The…
First Responder and Friends Special Needs Field Day set for September
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR), in partnership with Florida Health and the Suwannee High School Allied Health Department, will host a First Responder and Friends Special Needs Field…
Alpha-gal support group to meet monthly in Branford
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) will have an opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges through a monthly support group at the Branford Public Library. The Alpha-Gal…
Suwannee Commissioners rename three buildings during meeting
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, beginning with the board’s only time-specific item. Development Services Director Ronald Meeks explained that the item was a…