By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Twenty-two-year-old Savannah Boone, a lifelong resident of Branford and graduate of Branford High School, has embedded herself in the community in an impressive way. While most 19…
Working together to feed the hungry Society of St. Andrew, Camp SOS glean Rooney’s Farm
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), with volunteers from Camp SOS, spent their Thursday morning harvesting blueberries from Rooney’s Front Porch Farm in Live Oak. On Thursday,…
First Baptist Church of Branford VBS teaches youth about our extraordinary Savior
By Danny Federico Riverbend News First Baptist Church of Branford held their “Wonder World Fun Fest: Amazed by Our Extraordinary Savior” vacation Bible school (VBS) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on…
Donate blood, donate to Dalton
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News If you have been following the Riverbend News, you may be familiar with Dalton Izell and his story. Izell is a four-year-old boy from Jasper diagnosed with…
Ruth Anita Jackson Brown
Ruth Anita Jackson Brown, 91, of Lake Park, died on Tuesday, July 27, at Holly Hill Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was born on June 19, 1930, in…
Mary Frances McCullers
Mary Frances McCullers, 92, of Live Oak, passed away on Thursday, July 15. She was born on Jan. 4, 1929, to Reginald H. Scott, Sr. and Jewel McCullers Scott in Live Oak….
Daniel James Watson
Daniel “Danny” James Watson, age 52, a native of Live Oak, passed away on Saturday, July 31, at Lake City Medical Center after suffering a medical emergency. He was born on Jan….
Log truck collision causes major backup in Branford
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Two residents of Palm Bay, Fla., were transported to Lake City Medical Center following a two vehicle collision in Branford on Wednesday, July 21, at approximately 9:57…
Gray Logging, LLC: 2021 National Outstanding Logger
By Forest Resources Association Contributor The Forest Resources Association (FRA) and STIHL Incorporated honored Gray Logging, LLC, of Madison, as the National Outstanding Logger at FRA’s 2021 virtual annual meeting on Wednesday,…
Following the will of God: Alms Ministry, Inc., strives to provide for those in need
By Danny Federico Riverbend News “To enrich the quality of the lives of veterans, disabled individuals and families by providing temporary housing, nutritional meals, hygiene essentials and a variety of other services,…
Jac Ross performs National Anthem at NBA Finals
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News R&B sensation and Live Oak native Jac Ross performed the National Anthem at the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals on Thursday, July 8, at 9 p.m. The second…
Over 24 arrested in Lafayette for illegal cockfighting ring operation
By Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesContributorLast week, on Saturday, July 17, investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS); Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE), assisted by…
Karen C. Dunning
Karen C. Dunning, 79, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, July 14. The Bayard, Neb., native moved to Dowling Park 30 plus years ago from Gainesville, Fla. She was well…
Lillian A. Floyd
Frederick Andrews, 83, of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, July 20, after a short illness. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Forest; son-in-law, Ed Forest; two granddaughters, Callie and Sarah Forest…
Frederick Andrews
Frederick Andrews, 83, of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, July 20, after a short illness. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Forest; son-in-law, Ed Forest; two granddaughters, Callie and Sarah Forest…
Deeper Wells: Look ahead, not back
“The ride tends to be a little smoother if we spend more time looking through the windshield than we do at the rearview mirror.” I’m not sure exactly who quoted that but…
Around the Banks: What I love
The title of this article is “Around the banks” and I have been asked by many people, most of whom don’t live in our area: “What is it about the place you…