Defense Health Agency Contributor The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Friday, Jan. 19, due to storm damage. The counties…
Lafayette Commission approves bid request
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the minutes before heading into the…
Mayo Town Council changes billing process to help town clerk
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the swearing in of Mayo’s newest town council member, Linda Cone….
Branford’s farmers market sparks debate over operation days
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council opened up the new year with a discussion on the farmers market during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Richard Snider, a representative of…
Suwannee Commissioners re-execute agreement from January 2023
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approving the minutes, the meeting turned to public comment. Moses Klepper…
Cagle grams: Something you’ve never seen God do
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3 KJV). God is a prayer answering…
Living God’s way: Religion approved by God
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist One of the most horrifying realities is to think our religion is approved by God when it is not. James identifies to Christians the type of…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist White Springs, Fla., recently became a Gateway Community for the Florida Trail Association. I am sure that honor carries with it fame among those who hike and love…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. The following…
Live Oak Police Department recovers stolen gun
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 12:30 a.m., a Live Oak Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 black Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by O’marion Jones, age…
Hamilton County offering $10,000 reward
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) have joined forces in an effort to catch the suspect(s) in the homicide of Donnie…
Florida introduces new laws in 2024
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the clock struck midnight on Monday, Jan. 1, Florida ushered in several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, improving the judicial system and promoting equal access for…
New year, New prices, says U.S. Postal Service
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced an update to their current prices, which is scheduled to take affect later this month. In October of 2023, USPS filed…
Arctic cold blasts region
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The frigid temperature that our area is experiencing is part of an arctic blast called a polar vortex that reportedly has broken records across the country. Meteorologists say the…
Jessica McManaway Tuttle named Springcrest’s new Dean of Students
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jessica McManaway Tuttle, a native of Live Oak, Fla., was born in Gainesville in 1993 and has dedicated her entire life to Suwannee County. Her educational journey began in…
Showdowns end in Suwannee Domination
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sports enthusiasts from all across the local area gathered at the Suwannee High School gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 5, to witness an intense matchup between the Bulldogs and the…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Karleigh Bembry as December 2023 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…