A collision involving a sedan and a pickup truck towing a camper resulted in two injuries on Tuesday6 evening, Dec. 31, along U.S. Highway 98 in Franklin County, according to the Florida…
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Suwannee wrestling takes victory in District Duals
On Monday, Dec. 30, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs competed against multiple teams in the Class 1A District 2 Duals competition, ending the competition with a resounding victory, and defeating five other…
SCSO Lt. Wayne Musgrove retires after 44 years
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With his boxes packed and ready for his next adventure, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Lt. Wayne Musgrove prepared to retire after 44 years of service to the residents…
Special Christmas parade held for young girl with cancer
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a chilly evening on Monday, Dec. 23, as residents up and down Suwannee Avenue lined up to witness a special moment for a local girl: a Christmas…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting incident in Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred in Jennings on Thursday, Dec. 26. According to information from an anonymous source, the shooting took place…
Christmas time is here…everywhere around the world
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and…
Welcome to Riverbend: Sean Herndon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sean Herndon was born in Valdosta, Ga., in 1988. He spent most of his early childhood in Day Town, attending the Lafayette County School District. At 8, years old,…
Suwannee County teen crowned 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, local teen Kimberly Tanner was crowned the 2025 Miss Agriculture USA Agvocate, representing the State of Florida. She joins several other “agvocates” across the United States as advocates…
Search warrant leads to narcotics arrest
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A search warrant executed by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jasper resident Jacaris Clarence Stubbs and the…
Florida state officials honored as “Rural Champions” at 2024 FREDA Summit
Jeff Hendry Contributor T he Florida Rural Economic Development Association (FREDA) proudly recognized five distinguished state officials for their exceptional leadership and advocacy at the 2024 FREDA Summit held at the World…
$500k awarded to City of Live Oak for infrastructure
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 6, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to 17 small counties and municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund. “Florida is committed to supporting our…
Johnston Signature Furnishings opens in Branford
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Just a short time after Badcock Furniture closed its doors across the nation, Andy Johnston, the owner of the Branford, Madison and Monticello stores, has revived the business, opening…
Accident claims life on State Road 247
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at the intersection of State Road 247 and County Road 49 in…
Live Oak man charged for attempting to meet minor
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 13, the Lake City Police Department (LCPD) announced the arrest of a Live Oak man who has been charged with allegedly attempting to meet a…
Rising from the Flood: .50 Cal Coffee & Desserts re-opens
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Not even the floodwaters from recent hurricanes could break the spirits of Felix and Tammy Menjivar, as they launched a successful re-opening of their coffee shop, .50 Cal Coffee…
Operation Fall Harvest mass prison search a resounding success
FDC Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) joined state agency partners from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) to…