Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A wildfire that began as a 100-acre blaze in southern Lafayette County has since grown into a 2,200-acre firefighting operation deep within the Rawhide Sog and Mallory Swamp Wildlife…
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The May/June Front Porch has arrived
Laura Young editor@riverbendnews.org It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and subscribers should…
Vote Stefan Blue for County Commissioner District 2
Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, District 2. As a lifelong resident of Suwannee County, I have dedicated my career to public…
Suwannee Fire Rescue welcomes new ladder truck
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, April 29, community members gathered at Station 4 in Dowling Park as Suwannee County Fire Rescue held a push- in and wash-down ceremony to celebrate the arrival…
Suwannee Valley honors Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The late Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid passed away on Thursday, April 23, at 79- years-old. The longest serving sheriff in Florida history had his life remembered on Tuesday,…
Ground broken on new Hampton Inn & Suites in Live Oak
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Community leaders, developers and state officials gathered just behind Zaxby’s in Live Oak on Thursday, April 30, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hampton Inn & Suites, officially…
Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale returns May 2 with full day of family fun
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes one of Suwannee County’s most anticipated outdoor events. The Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale will return Saturday, May 2, from…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its outlook, which…
Suwannee schools locked down after alleged swatting call
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On the morning of Friday, April 24, Live Oak schools were put under lockdown. Teachers, students and parents were concerned about why the lockdowns had been enforced. Shortly after…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken home rule…
Suwannee Commissioners welcome new Grant Project Administrator and Emergency Management Director
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, April 21, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Following the approval of the minutes, the board turned to its time-…
Riverbend News blood drive set for April 24
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Are you looking for an easy way to do some good and score a few perks while you’re at it? Riverbend News invites the community to roll up their…
Ellianos hosting month- long round-up fundraiser for Clayton family
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Ellianos in Live Oak is once again rallying the community to support a local family in need. Most recently, the business and its customers raised over $8,000 for Evangeline…
School bus threat results in juvenile arrest
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A juvenile was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, April 15, following a reported threat made during student transportation. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), the call came in…
Support Evan Howell and his fight against AML
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org First Federal Bank has long been an integral part of the community, with locations across all three of Riverbend News’ counties. The bank has consistently supported local families, sports…
“I’m not that person anymore” Live Oak teen’s life transformed by rare disease treatment
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Live Oak native Marley Gaskins is a teenager in the most ordinary ways. She dances. She goes to camp. She spends time with friends, experiments with her hair and…
White Springs voters to decide on charter amendments April 28
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Voters in the Town of White Springs will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 28, for a municipal referendum election that will determine the fate of several proposed…