Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On opening day, as baseball and softball seasons began again, the Branford community made sure one of its own would always remain part of the game. On Saturday, March…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee Commissioners caught off guard by high engineering cost
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the Tuesday, March 3, meeting before moving into public comment. First to speak…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 7
This week, we continue our discussion of African American history in Suwannee County during the trying Reconstruction era (1865-1877). Religion and politics were not the only things on the minds of African…
Suwannee Showers provides hygiene services, meals and clothing
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A local outreach program is helping individuals without reliable access to hygiene services by providing showers, meals and clothing to those in need. Suwannee Showers, overseen by One in…
Suwannee County Farm Bureau supports Vivid Visions during Food Check-Out Week
Tina Strickland Contributor Each year, Suwannee County Farm Bureau proudly participates in Food Check-Out Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the abundance of safe, affordable food we enjoy and giving back to…
Live Oak Garden Club launches annual Caladium Sale for 2026, Proceeds to support community youth
Live Oak Garden Club Contributor The Live Oak Garden Club urges members of the community to support its annual Caladium Sale this year. These beautiful plants are happy anywhere in your yard…
Jail Report 3.11 – 3.15
Lafayette County March 11 Scott Thompson, battery Lucille Thompson, battery Dale Norris, battery March 14 Antonio Porter, out-of-county warrant, open container of alcohol within 100 feet of business Suwannee County March 9…
Farm Bureau establishes disaster relief fund for agriculture
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Florida Farm Bureau has created a disaster relief fund that will assist Florida farmers and ranchers who have suffered significant agricultural losses or expenses because of weather-related events and…
Ellianos raising funds for Live Oak child battling cancer
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Ellianos Coffee in Live Oak is asking the community to rally behind a local child battling cancer through a special fundraising campaign called “Evangeline’s Fight.” The campaign invites customers…
Florida bill imposes new voter identification requirements
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org A bill passed by both the Florida House and Senate and now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s signature will require voters to show proof of citizenship at the ballot box….
72nd annual Suwannee Chamber Gala celebrates community leaders
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Business leaders, elected officials and community members gathered at Camp Weed on Saturday, March 7, for the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd annual gala. The evening was dedicated…
Bulldogs battle at FHSAA state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org From Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7, Suwannee High School sent five Bulldogs to compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association Individual Bracketed Tournament Wrestling State Championship. Each of the Bulldogs worked hard throughout the…
Buccaneers beat Bulldogs in a tiebreaker softball showdown
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, March 9, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for a Suwannee County softball showdown. What followed was an intense game that included an injury and…
The RISE Scholarship open to High School Tech Students
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from high school…
Jail Report 3/2/26 – 3/9/26
Lafayette County March 2 John Chastain, felony violation of probation Edilzar Ortiz, operating motor vehicle without valid license March 4 Clifford Pressley, out-of-county warrant March 5 Rex Denoi, driving while license suspended…
Live Oak teen charged in burglary case in Flagler County
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In September 2025, Alan Jaramillo-Hernandez, a 17-year-old from Live Oak, was arrested in Flagler County by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. His arrest was in connection to a string of burglaries. …
Suwannee commissioners send letter against Water First North Florida project
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 3, 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 meeting before opening the…