The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born in the minds…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee County Farm Bureau hosts annual Speech Contest
The Suwannee County Farm Bureau recently hosted its annual Speech Contest, where local students showcased their public speaking skills and agricultural knowledge. This long- standing event, held each year, provides an excellent…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 15 Kenneth Beebe, out-of-county warrant Jasmine Hannah, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 20 Michael Warren, battery domestic Antonio Pacheco, driving while license suspended or restricted Hamilton County Sept….
Celebrate Recovery to host community event ahead of October launch
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based program designed to help individuals struggling with addictions of all forms, will be holding an open invitation community event on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event…
Hometown Salute: Amanda Farmer
Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born…
Suwannee Commissioners bid farewell to County Administrator Greg Scott
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the last…
Churches partner to support families with After-School Camp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year is officially in full swing, and with that, parents are looking for help, especially in the afternoon. Those who work a nine-to-five, or any other strange…
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Game Night set for Oct. 11
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com An often heard concern in the Suwannee Valley area is that there is little for kids to do. The good news is that there are many people out there…
Buccaneers and Hornets battle in a tight volleyball match
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for an intense volleyball showdown. The two teams have a long-standing, friendly rivalry, especially…
Local artist shine at Artfest 25
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library is a popular place. It hosts a plethora of activities and events, helping educate adults and children alike all while promoting the love of…
Live Oak celebrates new Airbnb, “The 1923”
Riverbend News photo by Lucy Golub, September 8, 2025 Quinn and Cyndi Skierski celebrated the opening of their new Airbnb, “The 1923.” The event boasted local business owners, leaders, and the…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
County responds to Suwannee Iron Works suspension
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A week after Suwannee Iron Works & Fence (SIWF) was forced to close its doors temporarily due to standing judicial and County orders, Suwannee County Administrator Greg Scott responded…