Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Town of White Springs will be the spot for Christmas celebrations on Friday, Dec. 12, as Christmas on Bridge Street returns for its fourth annual event. It will…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…
County takes control of Emergency Management following dismal audit findings
County to hire consultant to help with future guidance Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A sweeping forensic audit of the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) revealed what county leaders called “significant structural failures,”…
GSMS Developers shape up Live Oak’s residential future
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org US Highway 129 in Live Oak is becoming a fast-developing commercial and residential area, attracting companies from across the state and country to do business. While restaurants are seeing…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fund
Laura Young editor@riverbendnews.org Jack Stevens, “Santa” over in Monticello, will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary…
Branford Youth Soccer League opens registration for spring season
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Winter has arrived with all its cold and not-so- snowy glory in Florida. Along with the festivities come the beginning of spring sports, not only at the school level,…
Five students place in Suwannee County Farm Bureau essay contest
Tina Strickland editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Farm Bureau hosted its annual essay contest during Farm-City Week, which saw participation from three local schools. The contest encouraged students to explore the vital connection…
Branford Public Library seeking donations of holiday wrapping paper
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Branford Public Library is always looking for ways to help the community. With the holiday season quickly upon the community, the library is planning on hosting holiday gift…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department collecting donations for JTR Memorial Toy Drive
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Christmas time is also known as the giving season; many people find themselves wanting to help anyone they can and to spread Christmas cheer to everyone. One such opportunity…
Join Helping Hearts of Suwannee County’s Secret Santa initiative
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Helping Hearts of Suwannee County is still seeking community support for its 2025 Christmas Toy Drive. Founded in 2013, the nonprofit organization has provided Christmas presents to more than…
White Springs to host Breakfast with Santa at Stephen Foster State Park
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Families are invited to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 20, during Breakfast With Santa at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. The event will be held…
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center asks for Christmas cheer
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Christmas is many people’s favorite time of the year. It’s also the time of year that tends to remind everyone of the less fortunate in our community. Some of…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 24 Marcelino Jaime-Guevara, operating motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 25 Rolando Perez, operate motor vehicle without valid license, failure to register motor vehicle, attach tag not assigned Haylin…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Dec. 7, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
Four killed in US 90 crash
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org A tragedy struck Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at approximately 9:50 p.m. A 2023 Kia SUV, driven by 76-year-old Carolyn Raper from Lake city, was traveling down US….
Community mourns loss of District 2 Commissioner Maurice Perkins
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County residents and community leaders are mourning the loss of District 2 County Commissioner Maurice Perkins, who passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Perkins, who was…
Experience “A Little Christmas Charm” with the 41st annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 41st year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…