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Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
McAlpin community food drives aims to help local families
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The McAlpin Community Food Drive will take place from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the McAlpin Community Center, located at 9981 170th Ter….
Juneteenth Celebration set for June 21 in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County NAACP Unit 5137-B will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 21. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the…
Remembering the past, celebrating freedom: The meaning of Juneteenth
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Every year, on June 19, communities across the United States gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America and honors the resilience,…
2026 Branford and Suwannee High vals and sals announced
Danny Federico [email protected] Due to announcement timing, Riverbend News was unable to include the following valedictorians and salutatorians in its Graduation Tab publication on Wednesday, May 20. However, we still want to…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue pioneers mental health care with peer support team
Christian Peterson [email protected] Being a first responder is a very important job. However, it comes with a heavy cost not just on the body, but also on the mind. As mental health…
Jail Report 6.9 – 6.15
Lafayette County June 9 Donato Cazuela, immigration hold James Quinn, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property John Hamby, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property Ryan Thompson, felony battery…
Be prepared in case of property fraud
Christian Peterson [email protected] Property fraud is a growing problem across the United States. Criminals will file fraudulent documents or use identity theft to illegally transfer ownership of property or place mortgages or…
Live Oak City Council moves through land use appeal, fee changes and budget planning
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council met on Tuesday, June 9, addressing a full agenda that included a judicial land- use appeal, updates to the planning and zoning fee…
Vehicle incident outside bar leads to aggravated battery charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Lake City woman was arrested on Saturday, May 30, after allegedly striking multiple people with a vehicle during an altercation outside a Suwannee County bar. According to a…
Two killed in single-vehicle crash on I-10
Danny Federico [email protected] Two North Carolina residents were killed on Friday, June 12, in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 west of U.S. Highway 90 in Suwannee County. According to the Florida…
Collins wins Live Oak District 1 runoff race
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters returned to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, to decide the City of Live Oak’s District 1 City Council race after neither incumbent Tommie Jefferson nor newcomer Adam…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court judge
Mickey Starling Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison County resident Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing…
Meet Branford’s new volleyball coaching team
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Branford High School volleyball enters a new era this season with a coaching staff that combines experience, community values and a shared passion for developing student-athletes. Leading the…
Months later, questions remain as Branford revisits fire department proposal
Danny Federico [email protected] During their Tuesday, June 9, regular meeting, Branford Town Council members moved forward with the early stages of annexation for a proposed Ellianos Coffee location and held an extended…
Palms Medical Group offers free services to student athletes
Kyler Burk Contributor Parents with children who play sports can rest assured this summer, as Palm’s Medical Group is offering free sports physicals (not including the new Florida High School Athletic Association…
Branford Buccaneers open registration for Youth Football and Cheer
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Registration is now open for the Branford Buccaneers Youth Football and Cheer programs, giving local children a great opportunity to develop athletic skills over the summer. The program…