Christian Peterson [email protected] Property fraud is a growing problem across the United States. Criminals will file fraudulent documents or use identity theft to illegally transfer ownership of property or place mortgages or…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Live Oak City Council moves through land use appeal, fee changes and budget planning
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council met on Tuesday, June 9, addressing a full agenda that included a judicial land- use appeal, updates to the planning and zoning fee…
Vehicle incident outside bar leads to aggravated battery charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Lake City woman was arrested on Saturday, May 30, after allegedly striking multiple people with a vehicle during an altercation outside a Suwannee County bar. According to a…
Two killed in single-vehicle crash on I-10
Danny Federico [email protected] Two North Carolina residents were killed on Friday, June 12, in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 west of U.S. Highway 90 in Suwannee County. According to the Florida…
Collins wins Live Oak District 1 runoff race
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters returned to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, to decide the City of Live Oak’s District 1 City Council race after neither incumbent Tommie Jefferson nor newcomer Adam…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court judge
Mickey Starling Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison County resident Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing…
Meet Branford’s new volleyball coaching team
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Branford High School volleyball enters a new era this season with a coaching staff that combines experience, community values and a shared passion for developing student-athletes. Leading the…
Months later, questions remain as Branford revisits fire department proposal
Danny Federico [email protected] During their Tuesday, June 9, regular meeting, Branford Town Council members moved forward with the early stages of annexation for a proposed Ellianos Coffee location and held an extended…
Palms Medical Group offers free services to student athletes
Kyler Burk Contributor Parents with children who play sports can rest assured this summer, as Palm’s Medical Group is offering free sports physicals (not including the new Florida High School Athletic Association…
Branford Buccaneers open registration for Youth Football and Cheer
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Registration is now open for the Branford Buccaneers Youth Football and Cheer programs, giving local children a great opportunity to develop athletic skills over the summer. The program…
White Springs hosting summer kickoff Community Street Sale
Christian Peterson [email protected] Summer is here, and with it comes a slew of festivals and outdoor fun. Suwannee Hardware & Feed is kicking off the fun with its Community Street Sale on…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock Riverbend News Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This camp…
Attorney Winifred L. Acosta celebrates 30 years of law with Youth Law Academy and community celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Attorney Winifred L. Acosta celebrated 30 years as a member of The Florida Bar by hosting a Law Academy for students on Saturday, May 16, at the Suwannee…
The power of one
Katherine Allen Contributor I have been fortunate to have an overseas experience. It was thanks to a work colleague that I heard about the opportunity to travel. I believe that 4-H, like…
Local author releases new Christmas romance novel
Lesa Henderson Contributor Suwannee County native and award-winning author Lesa Henderson is delighted to share the release of her latest novel, Someone From Christmas Past (Laurel Ridge Book 3), a Christian romance…
Salli O’Donnell becomes first woman to win Suwannee River 230
Our Community Cares Coalition Contributor The quiet banks of the Suwannee River came alive during the weekend of Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, as paddlers from across the country raced…
Jail Report 6.1 – 6.7
Lafayette County June 1 Yoheiber Enrique Vargas-Soto, failure to stop at agricultural inspection station June 3 Jason Benoit, out-of-county warrant June 5 Roberto Sanchez-Perez, battery, resisting officer June 6 Michael Mcquay, aggravated…