Amazing Grace Designs held it’s ribbon cutting on Monday, Dec. 2. This officially marks the grand opening of the boutique and its introduction to the Live Oak area.
TOSPT celebrates grand opening
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Employees with the Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT), along with Live Oak city officials and members of the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce, came together on Thursday,…
If Google says so
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is a well-known fact that, on his first day back in office, President Trump signed a slew of Executive Orders. One of these orders was the renaming, as…
Judge David Fina retires after 40 years
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Chief Judge David Fina has made a career in the judicial system for over 40 years in Suwannee County. On Friday, Jan. 31, his career came to an end…
Senator Simon and Representative Shoaf pay a visit to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 10, a crowd of citizens, elected officials and community leaders gathered at the Suwannee County Judicial Annex to speak with Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason…
Bill to dissolve White Springs Town Council heading to Florida legislature
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf presented and approved a local bill proposing the dissolution of the White Springs town government during the Legislative Delegation meeting held on…
Ames to face death penalty in sexual battery case
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Craig David Ames, who has been in jail since July 2024 for sexual assault and a series of related offenses, is now facing the death penalty for his crimes….
Winter Season Outstanding Athletes 2024-25
Hamilton County High School: Boys Basketball Outstanding Athletes #1 Hayden Tabor, Guard. Hayden is a knock down shooter that is great at picking his spots. Throughout the season Hayden has improved…
A Legacy of Leadership: J.M. “Buddy” Phillips, Part 2
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com J.M. “Buddy” Phillips was sworn in as Sheriff of Suwannee County on Jan. 7, 1969. Having grown up in Suwannee County and being the son of former Live…
Fighting for Equality: Harry Tyson Moore
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Harry Tyson Moore, a native son of Florida, sought to make his home state a better one for Black people. Moore’s story is one of the early struggles…
Buccaneers celebrate their basketball seniors
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Jan. 31, both boys and girls Branford High School basketball teams hosted the Bronson Eagles for a showdown. The boys’ game was very back-and-forth; in the…
Hornets girls soccer team claims District Championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Lafayette High School girls soccer team hosted the Branford Buccaneers for the District Championship game. What ensued was an intense back-and-forth across the…
Buccaneers take home soccer District Championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School boys’ soccer team has been working hard for the past couple of weeks. Taking home the district championship trophy, however, was a tough journey,…
Buccaneers show they can perform at weightlifting regionals
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Branford High School girls weightlifting team made their way to Chiefland High School for the Class 1A Region 2 Regional Championship. In the…
Bulldogs girls weightlifting team dominates at regionals
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Suwannee High School girls weightlifting team took a memorable trip to Wewahitchka for the Florida Class 1A Region 1 Regional Championship competition. The…
Lafayette FBLA competes in Districts, 31 members advance to State
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter competed in Districts at the First Methodist Church in Mayo. The competition…
Grow your future with RIVEROAK’s Career Fair and Program Showcase
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Job seekers, students and career changers, mark your calendars! RIVEROAK Technical College will be rolling out the red carpet for its annual Career Fair and Program Showcase on…