Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Greg Cromer, a native of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, has taken aerial photos of cities, towns and landscapes across 33 states since 1992. It is something that he…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Virtual Auction
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor The United Way of Suwannee Valley will be hosting a virtual auction to benefit its community investment fund. The Virtual Auction will be live from Monday,…
Live Oak Public Library to host “Meet the Artist” event
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Public Library will be welcoming Gloria Lee, the wife of artist Ernest M. Lee, as she shares with the public details about some of the works…
Altrusa of Live Oak to host 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Altrusa of Live Oak is preparing for its upcoming 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. This time-honored event is a must for those looking to fill their holiday calendars….
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…
Hulaween visitor faces battery charges
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A 28 year old Missouri man was arrested for multiple offenses while visiting the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park during Hulaween. Bee Kurtis Campbell, of Mountain Grove, Mo.,…
Branford Youth Soccer League celebrates start of soccer season with Youth Night
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Fall sports are coming to a close. Although a few teams are still battling it out on the state championship stage; winter sports are getting into gear. One sport…
Buccaneers take victory over Trojans in final regular game of season
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Oct. 31, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for the final regular football game of the season. The Trojans entered the…
Lesley Fry recognized for earning Emerging Leader distinction
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) announced that Lesley Fry, District 1 representative of the Suwannee County School Board, has earned the title of Emerging…
Sound of Suwannee walks away proud after first competition
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org High school is full of all kinds of extra-curricular activities. Although some may seem more popular than others, each allows teenagers to get a taste of something they might…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.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…
Department of Health Suwannee and Lafayette recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month
Tiffany Thurston Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County and Lafayette County emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in November. There…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department receives donation
Photo courtesy of Branford Volunteer Fire Department The Branford Volunteer Fire Department received a $500 check from Tractor Supply in Branford during the chain’s Hometown Heroes Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1.