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Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Bullock sentenced to 14 years in prison
Jason Futch [email protected] Following months of pre-sentence investigation and finalizing mitigation, Circuit Judge Kathryn Land handed down judgement to Former Apex Metal Building Systems owner Jason Andrew Bullock, sentencing him to 14…
Former Madison County officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch [email protected] Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor This month is Black History Month. In honor of this time, today begins a two-month-long series on the impact of African Americans in Suwannee County’s history. African Americans have…
Community invited to participate in Liberty Tree dedication on March 21
David W. Chandler Contributor Suwannee County will mark a historic milestone on Saturday, March 21, with the dedication of the Liberty Tree as part of the America250 celebration. The dedication will begin…
Jail Report 1.19 – 1.26
Lafayette County Jan. 25 Max Law, drive with suspended revoked license Arthur Cook, drive with suspended revoked license, attach registration plate not assigned Hamilton County Jan. 12 Daveena Meshell Cooper, failure…
Live Oak Garden Club honors 19-year partner with honorary membership
Lucille Heinrich Contributor During its January meeting, the Live Oak Garden Club honored guest speaker Carolyn Saft by awarding her honorary membership with the club. Saft, an agent with the Suwannee County…
Trial to begin in Sweetpea animal cruelty case
Jason Futch [email protected] Eric Ivan Roldan, the man accused of abusing a puppy in March 2025, is set to go before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m….
Zakk Womble awarded Leaders for Life fellowship
Jason Futch [email protected] A new world has opened up for 17-year-old Suwannee High School (SHS) senior Zakk Womble following the announcement last month that he was one of six students selected to…
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple agreement amendments
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment, to which…
Honoring the area’s 2025-26 Teachers and School-Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] Each year, Riverbend News is honored to share with the community each school district’s Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for the 2025-26 school year….
Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak to host Ladies Retreat
Christian Peterson [email protected] Winter is coming to an end, and with warmer weather beginning to return, many churches are preparing for their annual retreats. The Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak is no different, as it has scheduled its 2026 conference for…
Suwannee County celebrates Florida Arbor Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] Arbor Day is celebrated around the nation, but some states observe the holiday at different times of the year. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated in January. This year, it was celebrated on Friday, Jan. 17….
Suwannee County honors King’s legacy with day of events
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Committee came together for its annual day of events on Monday, Jan. 19. The theme this year was “Building a community,…
Branford High School Beta Club walks away with multiple awards
Jason Futch [email protected] The Branford High School Senior Beta Club earned high marks at the state convention, which was held at the Signia by Hilton at Bonnett Creek in Orlando. The convention…
Miss Olustee Scholarship Pageant coming to Lake City
Jason Futch [email protected] For more than 40 years, the Miss Olustee Scholarship Pageant has supported young women from the surrounding counties by providing scholarship opportunities, developing interview skills, building self- esteem, and…
2025-26 All-Riverbend Football Team
Offense Quarterback Tywan “T.K.” Williamson (#9) Senior, Lafayette High School Completed 95 of 172 passes for 1,906 yards and 30 touchdowns, averaging 173.3 yards per game and posting a 112.1 quarterback rating,…