Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On March 24, 2020, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies responded to a call at the Holiday Inn Express on U.S. Highway 129, in Live Oak, in reference to…
Live Oak City Council introduces new Fire Chief
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began by introducing the new fire chief, Sid Hayes, along with Deputy…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
Introduction: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” was released to the United States on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The film begins with rogue scientist Baxter Stockman (Giancarlo Esposito), who successfully created a mutagen…
11 years still missing
On Aug. 25, 2012, Kamrie Mitchell was seen leaving her father’s house in Wellborn. She had just filed a report with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) against a man named Andrelo…
Ernsberger charged with second-degree murder of Debbie Lanham
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org Jordan Gregory Ernsberger (30) is a Knoxville, Tenn., native with a troubled past, including a five-year sentence for theft and burglary. In June 2022, he and his girlfriend, 59-…
AMERICAN PATRIOTS welcomes Norris to next meeting
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor This month on Saturday, Aug. 19, AMERICAN PATRIOTS welcomes Jimmy Norris. As Director of Suwannee County Economic Development, he has made significant strides in bringing the county into the…
Finding friends at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is truly one of a kind. Throughout its nearly 110 years of operation, it has received countless awards, both nationally and locally. Additionally, it is…
Branford library one of 300 locations participating in “See You at the Library” Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a world increasingly dominated by digital media and technology, the simple pleasure of picking up a book and immersing oneself in a world of imagination seems to be…
SMS shows how esports change the modern school scene
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, July 19, and Thursday, July 20, the Suwannee Middle School (SMS) esports team and the Sunshine State Esports League (SSEL), run by Suwannee Middle School (SMS) teacher…
Families have a blast at Second Annual Family Fun and Togetherness event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Greenway, in Branford, came alive on Saturday, July 29, as families from all around gathered for the Second Annual Family Fun and Togetherness Day. Hosted by…
African Baptist Church rocks the block by helping community members
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org John Evans, local African Baptist Church member, just moved to Suwannee County two years ago. He had served as a law enforcement officer in Del Ray Beach but had…
Suwannee Museum presents 100-year-old book from Florida Memorial College
Alexa Duarte reporter1@riverbendnews.org Did you know there used to be a school titled Florida Memorial College in Live Oak? Florida Memorial was in Live Oak from 1880 to 1942 and was built…
Nuisance birds
I love filling up my bird feeders and watching the feathered visitors come to my backyard. Although I have had good experiences, birdfeeders, spilled trash or uncovered trash cans are common attractants…
Woman arrested for lewd behavior
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, July 29, Aujaree Alopa Esther Rogers was arrested on multiple charges for lewd behavior. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was called to Hamilton County Correctional Institution (HCI)…
Burglary and petit theft arrest
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 2, Corporal Mike Landis with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a call reporting a burglary and theft from a residence on…
White Springs Town Council proclaims Community Service Day
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with two amendments to the agenda: adding Chad Mathis from the…
The good the bad and the ugly: The Northman
Introduction: The Northman is a 2022 historical fiction action movie. It was released to United States audiences on April 22, 2022. The film starts with young Prince Amleth (Oscar Novak) greeting his…