Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has been the topic of much discussion, especially regarding finances, along with the recent emergency operations audit. A new arrest by the Florida…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Free clothing giveaways set for three counties
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The First Central Missionary Baptist Association Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary will be hosting a series of free community clothing giveaways across North Florida. The giveaways will offer clean,…
First Methodist Church launches fourth year of “God’s Hidden Angels” program
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The First Methodist Church of Live Oak has officially kicked off the fourth year of its “God’s Hidden Angels” program, which aims to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children…
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine editor@riverbendnews.org The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people who lived…
Suwannee Farm Bureau celebrates Farm-City Week at Branford Farm Stand
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Recognized annually, Farm-City Week honors Florida’s farmers and ranchers who help feed individuals all over the world by producing a wide range of nutritious foods. During the celebration, attendees…
Community invited to Suwannee FFA Small Business Fair
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter will be hosting a Small Business Fair on Saturday, Nov. 29. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees will be…
Why shopping small makes a big difference on Small Business Saturday
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival celebrated in White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Hardware & Feed celebrated its Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event provided an opportunity for the community to come together…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 18 Sergio Castro, operate motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 21 Kenneth Folsom, violation of probation James Baucom, drug equipment possession, resist officer, marijuana possession, two counts drug possession…
Live Oak woman allegedly throws chicken broth at victim
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Live Oak woman was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 19, after she allegedly assaulted two roommates at a residence on County Road 132. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
Live Oak Police Department arrests juveniles for string of burglaries
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) announced on social media the arrest of multiple juveniles following a month-long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries in the Sherwood Forest…
GUILTY: Jason Bullock convicted of organized fraud of over $50k
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org After four days of testimony and more than three years of investigation, a six-member Suwannee County jury needed just over two hours to reach a verdict on Friday, Nov….
Bucs claim first-ever state championship title with five-set win over Tigers
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Branford High School made history on Wednesday, Nov. 5, by securing the program’s first Rural Class State Championship title following an intense 3-2 win over the Chipley Tigers. The…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewa.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
Suwannee County celebrates Veterans Day
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Early in the morning, at 9 a.m., crowds gathered around Live Oak for the annual Veterans Day parade….