Lafayette County Jan. 26 Anastasia De La Poer Beresford, failure to appear Jan. 27 Domingo Lopez-Cruz, operate motor vehicle without valid license Martin Ramirez Cruz, resist officer Jan. 29 Justin Peek, sexual…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
The Arc North Florida welcomes Lilly Williams as new executive director
Jason Futch [email protected] The Arc North Florida welcomed Suwannee County educator Lilly Williams as its new executive director, and she is ready to help the program grow. “I am excited to be…
The US-129 and I-10 Interchange improvement projects have begun
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun an almost year-long project in Suwannee County this January, with the aim of providing a tremendous number of improvements the roads…
Roldan found guilty of animal abuse
Jason Futch [email protected] It took the six-person jury 22 minutes to return to the courtroom with a verdict, finding 45-year-old Eric Ivan Roldan guilty of aggravated animal abuse. As Deputy Clerk Trudy…
Electric Cooperative join forces to support suffering lineman Dwayne Law
Christian Peterson [email protected] Electric Cooperatives are an integral part of Florida; the linemen are heroes across the state for their dedication to the communities around them and their willingness to serve in…
Bullock sentenced to 14 years in prison
Jason Futch [email protected] Following months of pre-sentence investigation and finalizing mitigation, Circuit Judge Kathryn Land handed down judgement to Former Apex Metal Building Systems owner Jason Andrew Bullock, sentencing him to 14…
Former Madison County officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch [email protected] Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor This month is Black History Month. In honor of this time, today begins a two-month-long series on the impact of African Americans in Suwannee County’s history. African Americans have…
Community invited to participate in Liberty Tree dedication on March 21
David W. Chandler Contributor Suwannee County will mark a historic milestone on Saturday, March 21, with the dedication of the Liberty Tree as part of the America250 celebration. The dedication will begin…
Jail Report 1.19 – 1.26
Lafayette County Jan. 25 Max Law, drive with suspended revoked license Arthur Cook, drive with suspended revoked license, attach registration plate not assigned Hamilton County Jan. 12 Daveena Meshell Cooper, failure…
Live Oak Garden Club honors 19-year partner with honorary membership
Lucille Heinrich Contributor During its January meeting, the Live Oak Garden Club honored guest speaker Carolyn Saft by awarding her honorary membership with the club. Saft, an agent with the Suwannee County…
Trial to begin in Sweetpea animal cruelty case
Jason Futch [email protected] Eric Ivan Roldan, the man accused of abusing a puppy in March 2025, is set to go before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m….
Zakk Womble awarded Leaders for Life fellowship
Jason Futch [email protected] A new world has opened up for 17-year-old Suwannee High School (SHS) senior Zakk Womble following the announcement last month that he was one of six students selected to…
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple agreement amendments
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment, to which…
Honoring the area’s 2025-26 Teachers and School-Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] Each year, Riverbend News is honored to share with the community each school district’s Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for the 2025-26 school year….
Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak to host Ladies Retreat
Christian Peterson [email protected] Winter is coming to an end, and with warmer weather beginning to return, many churches are preparing for their annual retreats. The Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak is no different, as it has scheduled its 2026 conference for…
Suwannee County celebrates Florida Arbor Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] Arbor Day is celebrated around the nation, but some states observe the holiday at different times of the year. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated in January. This year, it was celebrated on Friday, Jan. 17….