Jodi Walters Contributor Just west of the City of Live Oak sits a little white church, rich in faith, history, and roots in its community. Originating in the early 1900s, Pine Level…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
Hole-y moley, it’s a sinkhole!
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A sinkhole developed along U.S. Highway 90 East near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak late afternoon on Monday, Aug. 25, disrupting traffic until Tuesday morning, Aug. 26. According to…
“I want people to look at Alex and see Jesus.” Suwannee County mourns the loss of 19-year-old Alex Mabey
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
Branford Majorettes looking for sponsors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Majorettes are getting ready for the season ahead. Part of getting ready is making sure the group is funded for the upcoming school year. One…
Suwannee County CERT seeking volunteers
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers across the county to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT assists the community in times…
Riverbend News owner shares story before the Live Oak Rotary Club
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Five years after launching Riverbend News, Cheltsie Holbrook stood before the Live Oak Rotary Club on Monday, Aug. 11. Before the local Rotarians, Holbrook talked about the early beginnings…
The Arc North Florida celebrates first dance at Melody Church
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida recently celebrated the individuals it serves with a luau-themed dance at Melody Church on Friday, July 18. The inaugural dance featured music and food,…
Suwannee Commissioners set to hear lawsuit at next meeting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
16-year-old killed in Branford crash
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford teen was killed on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 16, following a single-vehicle accident on a hay field near 79th Road and 274th Street. According to a…
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence faces closure due to code violations
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence is facing closure due to issues related to several violations, according to a report written by Suwannee County Code Enforcement Officer Robin Crespo. Despite the order, which…
Terry “Donell” Gwinn remembered as trailblazer for sustainable growth
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Terry “Donell” Gwinn was a bigger-than-life individual who made a name for himself in Suwannee County. Alongside his brothers, Clifford and the late Robert, Jr., Donell started Gwinn Brothers…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s new Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida is one of the fastest-growing states, adding people to its population daily. That means even small towns like Live Oak are seeing an influx of new people. With…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s New Waffle House
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many may have missed the news, but Live Oak is growing, and it’s growing fast. New people move in almost every day, but for the locals, what may be…
Bulldogs celebrate 100 years of football
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friday, Aug. 8, was a big day for Suwannee High School students, athletes, parents, coaches, teachers and alumni. Yes, that is right, every single person who has ever been…
Town Talk: Branford Babe Ruth League makes sad announcement
The Branford Babe Ruth League is a staple of the Branford community and Babe Ruth Leagues across the state. It is constantly offering opportunities for kids across the town to enjoy and…
Boot Camp Blitz: Suwannee Youth Football runs drills with National Guard
On Saturday, Aug. 9, something special went down at Hale Park in Live Oak. Two different worlds collided on the wet grass that day, as Suwannee Football Youth and Cheerleading (SFYC) and…