Jeanie Hegenauer Contributor Branford native Steven Danaher has just become a three-time National World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) Kickboxing Champion. WAKO is the only U.S. organization in the sport of kickboxing…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee Commissioners lift burn ban across county
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes a…
Burn bans lifted in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Recent rainfall across North Florida has led officials to lift burn bans in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties. According to reports from local county commissioners, the burn ban…
Chicken and rice fundraiser to benefit former officer
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are invited to join together on Saturday, June 6, to show support for a resident who is facing significant medical challenges through a chicken and rice fundraiser….
North Florida College recognizes academic distinction and leadership at 2026 Honors Convocation
NFC Contributor North Florida College formally recognized academic excellence, leadership and service during its 2026 Honors Convocation, an annual academic tradition that highlights student achievement across disciplines and celebrates the intellectual and…
Hatch Bend Baptist Church to host Memorial Day worship celebration
Danny Federico [email protected] “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” (John 15:13 NKJV) Hatch Bend Baptist Church will host a Memorial Day Worship…
VBS CALENDAR
If your church will be hosting a VBS, please reach out to Danny Federico at [email protected] or call 386-364-4141. First Baptist Church of Live Oak: Rainforest Falls Sunday, May 31 – Thursday,…
Car buying camp available for teens
Most teens anxiously anticipate buying their first car and basking in the freedom and independence that come with it. To help prepare teens for this important milestone, Suwannee County Extension will host…
Live Oak Library hosts community health fair
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, May 15, the Live Oak Public Library hosted a Community Health Fair. The library event featured booths from organizations across North Florida. These included the Florida Department…
Jail Report 5.18 – 5.23
Lafayette County May 18 Paulo De Franca Agnaldo, driving while license suspended or restricted May 20 Floyd Elmore, driving while license suspended or restricted, tag not assigned, fail to register motor vehicle,…
All-you-can-eat pancake fundraiser to be held
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Joe Earndhart Sr. Chapter of DeMolay will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, May 30. Bring your family and friends for a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake…
90 years in bloom; Live Oak Garden Club celebrates anniversary
Lucille Heinrich Contributor At its May meeting, the Live Oak Garden Club kicked off the celebration of its 90th anniversary with a presentation from member Gwyn Herrington. Herrington joined the club in…
Payroll issues, contract votes dominate Live Oak City Council discussion
Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, the Live Oak City Council addressed a packed agenda. Discussions included payroll problems, a proposed tobacco and vape ban in public…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
First Federal Bank dedicates building to founder John Flood
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, May 18, First Federal Bank held a celebration and building dedication at the Live Oak branch. The reason for the celebration was to dedicate the building to…
Soak Up the FUN!
June 1 – June 3 Hamilton County 4-H Day camps, Bears, Panthers and Gators $15 per child, ages 5-9 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register at 2026HamiltonCountyBearsPanthersGators.4honline.com June 1 – June 5…