Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Students looking to explore careers in government and public policy have the chance to gain real-world experience through the internship program offered by U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s office. The…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
The Lee family takes home another world championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Jared Lewis Lee may be the most decorated world champion in Suwannee County; for four years now, he and his family have proved themselves dominant with the Hangin’ Tree…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
New career in the new year: Free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections fiber-optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating Connections…
Pregnancy Care Center announces Mobile Unit transition
Pregnancy Care Center Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Lake City and Live Oak is anticipating the birth of a new vision for its Mobile Ministry. Over the next month, the…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 22 Christian Santiago-Torres, operate motor vehicle without valid license Olbin Velasquez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Dec. 27 Jeffrey Steele, battery, trespassing, resist officer without violence, damage property…
Suwannee commissioners move forward with Furry for county administrator
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 16, for its final meeting of 2025. The evening began with the approval of minutes from the Tuesday, Dec….
Branford Town Council debates ladder truck purchase
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Branford Town Council discussed the volunteer fire department’s aerial truck and a statewide training conference in Orlando. Terry Burgess, representing…
Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Senator Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas for healthcare, improved roads, and other infrastructure. Senate…
Doggie Dude Ranch seeking assistance from the community
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Doggie Dude Ranch is seeking the help of the community, as its facility has reached maximum capacity after a tree fell on the City of Live Oak’s animal…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
White Springs rings in Christmas with festival, parade
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs and its residents gathered for the annual Christmas on Bridge Street festival. The event, hosted by Suwannee Hardware & Feed, included various vendors and…
Jingle All the Way Festival brings holiday spirit to Branford
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Individuals of all ages flocked to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the Jingle All the Way Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event was hosted by the…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 15 Ricardo Aguirre-Morales, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeremy Kramer, driving under the influence Dec. 16 Leandro Lorenzo-Hernandez, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeronimo Pedro Perez-Martinez, operate…
White Springs Public Library to host Noon Years celebration
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Community members of all ages are invited to ring in the new year a little early during the White Springs Public Library’s special “Noon Years” celebration on Wednesday, Dec….
Spots open for library sewing classes
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Public Library is hosting a series of sewing workshops next year, and there are still spaces available for the second session. According to the library, there…