Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Live Oak saw a unique event pop up on Saturday, Oct. 18., as the Down Town Cafe hosted its first-ever chili crawl. Attendees stopped by Derrick’s BBQ first to…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee County School Board honors Branford students for perfect scores
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County School Board met for its biannual Branford meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Branford High School’s auditorium. The evening kicked off with a public hearing to…
Branford Town Council hears request for zoning map amendment
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Once the council approved the minutes from the three September meetings and payment of the…
LOPD officer involved in accident
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Oct. 30, after his final night of police academy at North Florida College, Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) Officer Christopher Davis was traveling home on US Highway…
Live Oak man allegedly kills father, injures mother
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Live Oak man was charged with allegedly killing his father and critically injuring his mother on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Gene Roger Desmartin, 47, faces charges of homicide, attempted…
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Suwannee dominates at cross country invitational
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Saturday, Oct. 18, Heritage Parks and Gardens was the place to be. Teams from across Florida, including the Suwannee Bulldogs, Branford Buccaneers and Hamilton Trojans, descended on the local…
The importance of health literacy and rural communities
Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month to highlight how understanding health information can help us live healthier lives. Health information simply means any knowledge or…
Dreams take flight at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Aviation enthusiasts of all ages gathered at the Suwannee County Airport on Saturday, Oct. 18, for Wings Over Suwannee. This free annual fly-in, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 21 Tracy Hoopes, violation of probation, property crime, trespassing Oct. 23 Carlos Vasquez- Lopez, driving under the influence, moving traffic violation Oct. 26 Crystal Hampton, aggravated battery, battery …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight- loss support group with two chapters that meet…
Rotary Club of Branford hears update from Branford Public Library Branch Manager
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Rotary Club of Branford held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where members heard from Branford Public Library Branch Manager Donna Koon about ongoing improvements and services…
United Way of Suwannee Valley offers plethora of volunteer opportunities
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is continually working to support the local community. Sometimes that is through working with children to help them read, other times it’s…
Paychecks for Patriots coming to RIVEROAK
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida is hosting a “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair at RIVEROAK Technical College in Live Oak on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event…
Correction
In the Wednesday, Oct. 22, edition of the Riverbend News, we ran an article about the No Kings Protest that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. The article…
Two dead following I-75 crash
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A two-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, claimed the lives of two Illinois residents after their vehicle caught fire along Interstate 75 in Suwannee County. According…