Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Live Oak man charged with multiple sex crimes, including video voyeurism
Jason Futch Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org A Live Oak man was charged with multiple sex crimes following a report of a local girl who told her friends that 38-year-old Jonathan Richard Browne had sexually assaulted…
Lake City woman refuses traffic stop
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Lake City woman was arrested following an attempted traffic stop that led to a chase involving multiple agencies. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, on…
Suwannee EOC hosts Florida Senior Elected Officials Course
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) hosted elected officials, first responders and others from throughout the region as they hosted the Florida Senior Elected Officials Course. The training…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 4
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, I discussed the end of slavery in the United States, an act that freed millions of African Americans to choose their own paths in life, often for…
North Florida PAWS commends partnership for spay/neuter efforts
Katie Rooney Contributor North Florida PAWS Inc. would like to commend Madison County Animal Services for their dedication to animal welfare in their community and encouragement for pet owners to have their…
Kaleb Kelly awarded Distinguished Service Award
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In the Suwannee Valley area, the University of Florida plays an important role in the community, especially through the UF/IFAS Extension Offices that dot the landscape of North Florida and through the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC). Because…
Bulldogs honor wrestling seniors after Santa Fe matches
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Feb. 5, Suwannee High School hosted Santa Fe High School for the ultimate wrestling showdown. Families also gathered to honor the seniors who had devoted their time to making the wrestling team succeed. …
Scholarship Gala happening Feb. 28 for Branford Achievement Council
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford Achievement Council is set to host a Scholarship Gala on Friday, Feb. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Branford. The event will…
North Florida College honors President’s List scholars for academic excellence
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the Academic President’s List, the College’s highest scholastic honor, awarded to full-time students who achieve exceptional academic performance during…
North Florida College celebrates Dean’s List scholars
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the Dean’s List, honoring academic achievement and dedication during the term. These honors reflect the hard work, discipline and…
Three Branford seniors sign letters of intent
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Feb. 6, the Branford High School auditorium was filled in honor of three students as they signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at various colleges. Victoria Swain: Victoria Swain signed…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor We ended our discussion last week talking about the First Seminole War, in which former slaves played an important role. This week, we continue our discussion of African American…
Friends of Music Concert Series to provide a night of song
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors The Friends of Music Concert Series will present its third concert of the season on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located…
Live Oak Elks Lodge uses $4k grant to assist 589 residents
Lori Watson Contributor Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 is pleased to announce that it used a $4,000 Beacon Grant to prepare 110 Christmas food baskets, each filled with non-perishable items and a…
Keep your pivot in shape to conserve water and protect yields
Raymond Balaguer Contributor Center pivot irrigation systems are a major investment, and when they aren’t working properly, the costs can add up fast. Worn nozzles, pressure problems, clogged sprinklers or misaligned towers…
Co-founder of the Madison County Carrier Mary Ellen Greene passes away
Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…