Jason Futch [email protected] When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Branford Volunteer Fire Department receives donation
Photo courtesy of Branford Volunteer Fire Department The Branford Volunteer Fire Department received a $500 check from Tractor Supply in Branford during the chain’s Hometown Heroes Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Community Calendar
Tuesdays – Sundays “You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Christian Peterson [email protected] Turning Point USA has been a prominent topic of discussion lately. Ever since the murder of its founder, Charlie Kirk, chapters associated with his organization have been popping up…
Suwannee Commissioners approve land classification changes
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the commissioners approving the minutes from the previous…
Buccaneer Mylie Fernandez commits to Warner University
Christian Peterson [email protected] Recently, Mylie Fernandez, a Buccaneer volleyball player and volleyball state champion, committed to attending Warner University after graduating from Branford High School. “Coming off a state championship has me…
Florida prepares for 16th execution of the year as debate over death penalty intensifies
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Norman Merle Grim, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Cynthia Campbell in Santa Rosa County, met his date with the executioner….
Bulldogs break school record at regional championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] Swim is a taxing sport known for requiring the use of every muscle in your body. Suwannee High School is the only local school in Riverbend News’ coverage area…
Community mourns loss of 19-year-old Branford graduate
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents of Branford and Suwannee County as a whole are mourning the loss of 19-year-old Cloey Criggall, an O’Brien resident and Branford High School graduate who died in a…
Buccaneers return home as State Volleyball Champions
The Branford High School Buccaneers defeated the Chipley Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 5, earning the title of FHSAA Rural State Champions. This was the Buccaneers’ third consecutive bid for state and…
Quick-thinking resident foils scam attempt; suspect arrested
Jason Futch [email protected] The daughter of an elderly Live Oak resident acted fast when she suspected her mother was being taken advantage of in the amount of $20,000. As a result,…
Suwannee celebrates homecoming with parade and football game
Christian Peterson [email protected] This last Friday, Oct. 24, was a big day in Live Oak, marking Suwannee High School’s annual Homecoming celebration, where the Bulldogs faced off against the Atlantic Coast Stingrays…
Buccaneers named volleyball Regional Champions
Christian Peterson [email protected] The regular volleyball season has come to an end, but with that comes the start of tournament season. The Branford High School Buccaneers have been poised and ready to…
Anabella Dicks seeks Beta Club State Vice Presidency
Jason Futch [email protected] Anabella Dicks, a junior at Branford High School (BHS), is seeking the vice presidency position of the State Beta Club, hoping to keep Branford represented in the state leadership…
Remembering Suwannee: Francis James Ross, Part 5
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we complete the story of Francis J. Ross, early Florida pioneer. Despite the high praise Ross gave the Suwannee Springs resort property in 1835 newspapers, it appears…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 31 Caleb Chalmer, violation of probation Nov. 2 Willie Cook Jr., violation of probation Hamilton County Oct. 27 Antwain Leon Strawder, simple battery domestic violence, aggravated battery, withhold…