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Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee celebrates swim seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Suwannee High School swim team hosted the Columbia County Tigers for a swim competition. While the Bulldogs are a small swim team, it doesn’t…
Will Carpenter AYA Foundation hosts first-ever car show
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 27, The 406 was a popular place to be. The reason for its popularity wasn’t its delicious food, like usual, but instead the Cruisin’ for a…
Buccaneers celebrate homecoming with football victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 26, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Hilliard Red Flashes for a football match. However, the other reason that the school came together that evening…
Bulldogs claim victory over Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a volleyball showdown. The Bulldogs entered the game with a 7-12 record,…
Florida Voices for Health pushes for stronger rural healthcare access
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2020, Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center in Lake City ceased operations. The closure was attributed to unsustainable financial losses and declining patient volume, leading to an agreement…
Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Suwannee Chamber hosts Mix & Mingle at The Dixie Grill
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held a Mix & Mingle event at The Dixie Grill in Live Oak. The Chamber hosts these events to…
Introducing Suwannee County School District’s 2025-26 student ambassadors
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At the beginning of the school year, the Suwannee County School District announced its two new student ambassadors. Senior Jon Weisner and junior Cooper Williams will be representing Branford…
Keeping families safe with Vivid Visions, Inc.
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many individuals impacted by domestic violence struggle to come forward, often due to fear, stigma or simply not knowing where to turn for help. Vivid Visions, Inc., seeks to…
Get to know the Garretts, Suwannee County’s Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18, Joseph Garrett and his wife, Katie, were honored as the 2025 Suwannee County Farm Family of the…
Small Business Resource Fair set for Oct. 7 in Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a free Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to…
Friends of NRA to host event at Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Valley chapter of Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) will be hosting a fundraising event at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
“He was a guiding light who stood for the American ideal” Candlelight vigil held at Millenium Park in Charlie Kirk’s honor
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, left many in the country speechless. Some regarded Kirk as the future of the Conservative movement,…
Bulldogs host second annual Swim-A-Thon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Will Carpenter is a name that will live on throughout Suwannee County forever. He was a Suwannee High School graduate who had just begun his first year of college…
“I’m so grateful for my community for getting me to this point!” Miller takes shot at National Anthem train to Vegas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com North-Central Florida is known for many different things. However, what is no secret about the area is its fondness for rodeos. Said events and the like can be found…
United Way of Suwannee Valley seeking ReadingPals volunteers
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United Way of Suwannee Valley is seeking volunteers throughout the area to take part in its ReadingPals program. The program enables volunteers to assist pre-kindergarten and elementary school…