Christian Peterson [email protected] Summer is here, and with it comes a slew of festivals and outdoor fun. Suwannee Hardware & Feed is kicking off the fun with its Community Street Sale on…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock Riverbend News Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This camp…
Attorney Winifred L. Acosta celebrates 30 years of law with Youth Law Academy and community celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Attorney Winifred L. Acosta celebrated 30 years as a member of The Florida Bar by hosting a Law Academy for students on Saturday, May 16, at the Suwannee…
The power of one
Katherine Allen Contributor I have been fortunate to have an overseas experience. It was thanks to a work colleague that I heard about the opportunity to travel. I believe that 4-H, like…
Local author releases new Christmas romance novel
Lesa Henderson Contributor Suwannee County native and award-winning author Lesa Henderson is delighted to share the release of her latest novel, Someone From Christmas Past (Laurel Ridge Book 3), a Christian romance…
Salli O’Donnell becomes first woman to win Suwannee River 230
Our Community Cares Coalition Contributor The quiet banks of the Suwannee River came alive during the weekend of Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, as paddlers from across the country raced…
Jail Report 6.1 – 6.7
Lafayette County June 1 Yoheiber Enrique Vargas-Soto, failure to stop at agricultural inspection station June 3 Jason Benoit, out-of-county warrant June 5 Roberto Sanchez-Perez, battery, resisting officer June 6 Michael Mcquay, aggravated…
Students honored at Suwannee School Board meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] Although schools are officially out for the summer, districts are still working hard to tie up loose ends and prepare for the upcoming season. This includes the Suwannee County…
Live Oak man arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Sunday, May 31, by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) following an investigation into the death of a domestic cat. According to…
Pursuit leads to child neglect charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Branford man was arrested on Wednesday, May 27, after fleeing from a traffic stop while driving with a suspended license and a 11⁄2-year- old child inside the vehicle….
Parent’s report leads to arrest of registered sexual offender
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit Investigation resulted in the arrest of a registered sexual offender accused of communicating with juvenile females through social media…
Suwannee Commissioners hear concerns about cell phone towers and privacy issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Express Oil Change hosts grand opening
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak is growing, and with that comes new businesses. One of the newest businesses that has popped up is Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The new business…
Amazing Development Care celebrates grand opening
Danny Federico [email protected] Amazing Development Care officially welcomed the community into its new space during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday, May 22, at its Live Oak location. Owned…
Free meals to be distributed to students this summer
Ady Hammock Rverbend News This summer, from Monday, June 1, through Friday, July 30, free meals will be distributed to children in the community from the Suwannee County School District. Those 18…
The Rescue Pet Page
Duchess • 9-year-old female • Spay scheduled • She is extremely friendly, crate trained and does very well with most other dogs. Duchess loves car rides and people. After having puppies at…
AADC celebrates students during Annual Awards and Scholarship program
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The African American Development Council, Inc. (AADC) of Live Oak celebrated student achievement, leadership and community service during its Annual Awards and Scholarship program held on Friday, May…