Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Art is a universal human language; it dates back to before the written word even existed. Humans have been making art and spreading their love for it in many different forms. The…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Bulldogs celebrate seniors with double-header game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, April 17, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Franklin County Seahawks for a double-header softball game. Between the two games, however, was a celebration of the…
Bulldogs take home district championship trophy
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School Bulldogs baseball team has been on a district championship run over the past week. On Tuesday, April 14, they received a bye, advancing through the…
Branford proves itself at track and field district championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 18, Branford High School traveled to Oak Hall in Gainesville for the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A Track and Field District 5 Championship. The…
Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship deadline set for May 1
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Applications are now open for the Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship, a new opportunity to support high school seniors in Suwannee County who participate in soccer, weightlifting, welding or have…
Suwannee High FFA Annual Banquet scheduled for May 8
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The school year is coming to a close, and with that comes the celebration of most of the extracurricular activities that go on throughout the school year. On Friday,…
Suwannee High to offer physicals and EKGs
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School will soon be offering physicals and EKGs for student athletes. Checkups will take place on Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…
Suwannee Wrestling Summer Club enrollment is open through April
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Open enrollment is now live for the Suwannee Wrestling Summer Club. This is a great opportunity for boys and girls from 5 to 16-years-old to build strength, confidence and…
Community steps forward in support of autism awareness and acceptance
UF CARD Contributor The University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD) and its Constituency Board celebrated another successful Stomp the Swamp for Autism on Saturday, March 7, at…
Running for a purpose
Cheltsie Holbrook editor@riverbendnews.org Law enforcement officers and community members from Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics during the early weeks of April….
Your local libraries have new service hours
Cheltsie Holbrook editor@riverbendnews.org Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for the local libraries. Due to to the upcoming increase of attendees and activities, the Suwannee River Regional Library…
Jail Report 4.20 – 4.27
Lafayette County April 20 Rene Cordoves, child support warrant Jason Mattox, failure to appear, driving while license suspended or restricted Arthur Sellers, bond revocation April 26 Ashley Parsons, burglary, larceny Hamilton County…
Rotary Club of Branford’s fourth of July Ducks are on sale now
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford Rotary Club’s annual 4th of July Duck Race is approaching, and tickets are on sale. All proceeds from this event directly benefit programs at Branford Elementary and…
Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale returns May 2 with full day of family fun
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes one of Suwannee County’s most anticipated outdoor events. The Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale will return Saturday, May 2, from…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its outlook, which…
Suwannee schools locked down after alleged swatting call
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On the morning of Friday, April 24, Live Oak schools were put under lockdown. Teachers, students and parents were concerned about why the lockdowns had been enforced. Shortly after…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken home rule…