Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida will be hosting its 27th Annual Lawn Mower Race at John Strayer’s Pro Arms in Live Oak, which will also be the site of a…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
SCSO honored for assisting in May 2024 abduction rescue
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Seven deputies from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were honored in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 8, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) commemorated Florida Missing Children’s…
Wellborn Cornbread Festival looking for vendors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wellborn is well-known for its annual Blueberry Festival. However, 2025 marks the fourth year of one of the area’s newest events: the Annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival. It is a…
From Parks to Policy: Greg Scott reflects on 36 years of public service
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greg Scott is a name many people know, but it is also one many may not be familiar with. For the past two and a half years, Scott has…
Buccaneers find victory against Bulldogs
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 4, the Branford High School (BHS) Buccaneers hosted the Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs for a volleyball match. There was emotion in the air as the…
Going for the Gold: Bulldogs and Trojans join forces to raise awareness
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friday, Sept. 19, is shaping up to be an interesting day. The Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs will host the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a football showdown….
Westwood celebrates its volleyball seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 2, a crowd gathered in the Westwood Christian School gym. First, the crowd was there to watch a victory match, as the Westwood Warriors junior varsity…
Bulldogs bite and Hornets sting in football face-off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 29, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for a football showdown. It was the second game of the season for both…
Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education…
“Trump rock” discovery inspires O’Brien resident to vote again
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Some people have seen images of Jesus on toast, a face on Mars, and the Virgin Mary on a tortilla. Now, an O’Brien resident may have contributed the “biggest,…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $3k to Vivid Visions
Jason Furch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 members of Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 welcomed Carol Johnson, Executive Director of Vivid Visions Domestic Violence Center in Live Oak, to present…
EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs now available at Florida State Parks
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several Florida State Parks (FSP) locations are now offering a convenient way for guests with mobility issues to get around with ease. The EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs are being…
Flea Across Florida is this weekend
Laura Young Reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and MacClenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets” and…
“Finding Lesley” hopes to raise awareness for breast cancer
Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com Lesley Fry has been involved in educating children in Suwannee County for decades. Her dedication to the county’s future earned her a position as the elected school board…
Judge, Suwannee County Commissioners rule against Suwannee Iron Works & Fence
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Suwannee Iron Works & Fence was forced to close as two rulings compelled SIWF, owned by Ernesto Caparelli, to shut down until it complied with…
Judge Land rejects State Attorney’s plea deal in Bullock case
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 8, Jason Bullock, owner of Apex Metal Building Systems, was set to take a plea deal being offered by the State Attorney’s Office for the Third…
FDOT to review Howard Street sinkhole
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Transportation is reviewing how a sinkhole developed on Howard Street, causing a closure of the highway near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak on Monday, Aug….