Christian Peterson [email protected] The Our Community Cares Coalition is a local organization that is focused on uplifting youth around North Central Florida. The group works hard with local youth on community projects and education,…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Primary Election Day is Aug. 18
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for Florida’s 2026 Primary Election. Polls at all voting locations will be open…
Community rallies behind veteran and service dog after van fire
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Suwannee County community is rallying around James Mugweru, a Marine veteran who is working to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed the van he had been…
Remembering Suwannee: Early cracker meals, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we continue our look at what is commonly referred to as Cracker fare, the food of the early American settlers of Suwannee County and the rest of…
Lane closures expected this week
The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 14: Hamilton County: Nighttime lane closures on Interstate 75…
From pews to providers
Danny Federico [email protected] In rural communities, people struggling with mental health or substance misuse may not always turn to a doctor or counselor first. Sometimes, they go to their pastor. That connection…
Know Before You Vote: Billy White, Sr., candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Billy White, Sr., and I am running for the opportunity to serve the people of District 2 as your next Suwannee County Commissioner. Since July of 1975 after meeting…
Know Before You Vote: Walter “Shea” DeLoach, candidate for Suwannee County Commissioner, District 2
My name is Walter “Shea” DeLoach, and I am asking for your support as your next Suwannee County Commissioner for District 2. I am a lifelong Suwannee County resident, farm raised, and…
UPDATE – Found Safe: Family searching for missing 20-year-old
Danny Federico [email protected] [Friday, Aug. 7] As of Friday morning, Aug. 7, 20-year-old Joseph “JJ” Lumley was found safe. [Thursday, Aug. 6] The family of a missing 20-year-old man is asking for…
Bomb squad called to suspicious device in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] A suspicious device discovered near 2nd Street and Hillman Avenue in Live Oak prompted a call for assistance from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad on Tuesday, July…
Early voting begins Aug. 8 for 2026 Primary Election
Danny Federico [email protected] Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will begin on Saturday, Aug. 8, for residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Voters will have through Saturday, Aug. 15, to…
Kennedy Kafka brings home national honors, thanks community for unwavering support
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News For Live Oak’s own Kennedy Kafka, stepping onto the national pageant stage for the first time became an unforgettable experience filled with accomplishments and gratitude. The daughter of…
Ellianos donates $2,900 to Jim Waldrip
Christian Peterson [email protected] Ellianos has been operating for six years in Live Oak. Over that time, the company has solidified itself as a committed part of the community. One way it has…
Suwannee School Board approves routine business ahead of new school year
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews,org The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, July 28, for its final regular meeting before the start of the 2026-27 school year. The meeting opened with Chairman Ed…
Rotary Club of Live Oak donates hygiene items to Suwannee School District
On Monday, July 20, the Rotary Club of Live Oak presented hygiene items to Suwannee County School District Homeless Student Liaison Briana Stevens Zonnevylle. The goal of the drive was to provide…
Branford Camera Club returns to Gateway Art Gallery for third annual photography show
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Branford Camera Club will return to the Gateway Art Gallery in Lake City, Fla., this August for its third annual Photography Show and Competition, showcasing a diverse…
Decorated combat veteran and best-selling author Harry R. Martinez to present leadership seminar at Live Oak Public Library
Lana McAra Contributor Leadership is easy to discuss in theory. It is far more difficult when lives depend on your split-second decisions. Retired Sergeant Major Harry R. Martinez, best-selling author of “One…