Danny Federico [email protected] Although schools are officially out for the summer, districts are still working hard to tie up loose ends and prepare for the upcoming season. This includes the Suwannee County…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Live Oak man arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Sunday, May 31, by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) following an investigation into the death of a domestic cat. According to…
Pursuit leads to child neglect charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Branford man was arrested on Wednesday, May 27, after fleeing from a traffic stop while driving with a suspended license and a 11⁄2-year- old child inside the vehicle….
Parent’s report leads to arrest of registered sexual offender
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit Investigation resulted in the arrest of a registered sexual offender accused of communicating with juvenile females through social media…
Suwannee Commissioners hear concerns about cell phone towers and privacy issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Express Oil Change hosts grand opening
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak is growing, and with that comes new businesses. One of the newest businesses that has popped up is Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The new business…
Amazing Development Care celebrates grand opening
Danny Federico [email protected] Amazing Development Care officially welcomed the community into its new space during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday, May 22, at its Live Oak location. Owned…
Free meals to be distributed to students this summer
Ady Hammock Rverbend News This summer, from Monday, June 1, through Friday, July 30, free meals will be distributed to children in the community from the Suwannee County School District. Those 18…
The Rescue Pet Page
Duchess • 9-year-old female • Spay scheduled • She is extremely friendly, crate trained and does very well with most other dogs. Duchess loves car rides and people. After having puppies at…
AADC celebrates students during Annual Awards and Scholarship program
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The African American Development Council, Inc. (AADC) of Live Oak celebrated student achievement, leadership and community service during its Annual Awards and Scholarship program held on Friday, May…
Jail Report 5.17 – 6.1
Lafayette County May 26 Joshua Farthing, interfere with custody of minor, sexual assault by 24 years of age or older on victim 16 or 17 years of age Hamilton County May 17…
Lake City VA Medical Center to host “Freedom 250 Veterans Fest”
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Veterans and their families are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the upcoming “Freedom 250 Veterans Fest” hosted by the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System at the…
Branford River Reunion seeking vendors for July 4 festival
Hailey Waldo Riverbend New The Branford River Reunion is now accepting booth applications for its annual July 4 celebration, inviting food vendors, craft exhibitors and local businesses to celebrate the Independence Day…
Branford native wins third
Jeanie Hegenauer Contributor Branford native Steven Danaher has just become a three-time National World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) Kickboxing Champion. WAKO is the only U.S. organization in the sport of kickboxing…
Suwannee Commissioners lift burn ban across county
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes a…
Burn bans lifted in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Recent rainfall across North Florida has led officials to lift burn bans in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties. According to reports from local county commissioners, the burn ban…
Chicken and rice fundraiser to benefit former officer
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are invited to join together on Saturday, June 6, to show support for a resident who is facing significant medical challenges through a chicken and rice fundraiser….