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Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Brown named new Assistant Principal at Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Rick Patrick Riverbend News Amanda Brown, for principal at Lee Elementary School and Madison County Central School (MCCS), has recently been named the assistant principal at Suwannee Riverside Elementary School, in Live…
McDonald’s opens applications for Golden Grants
Madelyn Schieder Contributor The McDonald’s Florida Georgia Line Operator’s Association (FGLBU) opened applications for its annual Golden Grants Program. This year, the program will award grants of $2,500 and $5,000 to support…
Jail Report 6.15 – 6.22
Lafayette County June 16 Joseph Bailey, battery Julius Cook, failure to appear Michael King, damage property criminal mischief Hamilton County June 18 Angel Bravo Gonzalez, operate motor vehicle without valid license Michael…
Branford Camera Club announces “Stars, Stripes and Stories” photography exhibit
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Camera Club will showcase local and themed photography during its upcoming Photography Exhibition at the Live Oak Public Library. The exhibit, titled “Stars, Stripes and Stories, A…
Suwannee graduate achieves longtime dream of becoming United States Marine
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Recently, Alain Leon, Jr. successfully graduated from Marine Corps boot camp, marking the culmination of a goal he has pursued since childhood. During the Eagle, Globe and Anchor…
Suwannee Commissioners discuss moratorium on data centers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, followed…
For these Florida counties, eliminating property taxes would mean “a dismemberment of vital services”
William March Contributor This article originally appeared in November of 2025 on the floridatrident.org website. It is being reprinted here with permission. Since it was originally published, the Florida Legislature has approved…
Branford man arrested following undercover child solicitation investigation For these Florida counties, eliminating
Danny Federico [email protected] A Branford man was arrested earlier this month after investigators say he traveled to Columbia County intending to meet a minor for sex. According to a press release from…
VBS CALENDAR
Pine Grove Church: Emerald Crossing • Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 • 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • 17707 180th St. Live Oak, Fla. • All ages • Dinner will be provided. • Lively…
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
TOWN OF BRANFORD – PWSID #2610109 We’re pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility,…
McAlpin community food drives aims to help local families
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The McAlpin Community Food Drive will take place from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the McAlpin Community Center, located at 9981 170th Ter….
Juneteenth Celebration set for June 21 in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County NAACP Unit 5137-B will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 21. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the…
Remembering the past, celebrating freedom: The meaning of Juneteenth
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Every year, on June 19, communities across the United States gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America and honors the resilience,…
2026 Branford and Suwannee High vals and sals announced
Danny Federico [email protected] Due to announcement timing, Riverbend News was unable to include the following valedictorians and salutatorians in its Graduation Tab publication on Wednesday, May 20. However, we still want to…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue pioneers mental health care with peer support team
Christian Peterson [email protected] Being a first responder is a very important job. However, it comes with a heavy cost not just on the body, but also on the mind. As mental health…
Jail Report 6.9 – 6.15
Lafayette County June 9 Donato Cazuela, immigration hold James Quinn, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property John Hamby, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property Ryan Thompson, felony battery…