Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak hosted a Homeschool Meet-and-Greet. Organized by fellow homeschool mom Sarah Dennis, the event drew a surprising turnout…
Bernard Willams Memorial Scholarship applications now open
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College is excited to announce that it is taking applications for the Bernard Williams Bernard Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will award $1,000 to a student attending RIVEROAK…
Meet the new teachers of Melody Christian Academy
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Melody Christian Academy (MCA) of Live Oak is excited to welcome four new and old faces to the MCA family for the 2024-2025 school year. Good luck to all…
Cluck yeah! Remember these upcoming Chick Chain dates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida 4-H and Future Farmers of America are integral to the community, especially in the rural region that makes up the tri-county area. Some resident children will never know…
Local fire department receives grant to help upgrade radio system
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In July, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) announced that it received a grant for safety equipment, which it used to contribute to upgrading its radio system. LOFD shared…
Preventing falls through physical activity
Kim Griffin Contributor Falls are a major concern, especially for older adults. They can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and head trauma, loss of independence and even death. Fortunately,…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Veterans Summit
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 27, the United Way of Suwannee Valley will be holding a Veteran Services Summit. The event will last from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to host inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner
Jason Futch Contributor Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring the memories of unsolved homicide victims and supporting their…
Mercy Chefs returns to Suwannee County providing free meals
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mercy Chefs is a faith-based nonprofit organization that started in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. The organization helps provide professionally prepared restaurant meals to victims, volunteers and first responders during…
Jasper City Council moves forward into the new age
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, with the addition of a discussion…
Lafayette Commission receives hurricane recovery updates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before…
Branford Town Council addresses communication challenges in wake of Hurricane Debby
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council convened on Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the town. Emergency Preparedness and Communication Challenges Emergency preparedness was a central…
Town Talk: TOSPT opens in Live Oak
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT) is officially open in Live Oak. The clinic is located at 1431 Ohio Ave. N., in the Badcock plaza. Teresa Adams will…
Scam Alert: New scam circulates Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) have warned their citizens about a new scam circulating throughout Suwannee County. Many citizens have received…
Florahome man dies in Suwannee County accident
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Florahome man was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle accident that took place in Suwannee County on Wednesday, Aug. 14. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol…
Branford community mourns loss of local officer
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 48-year-old Branford man was pronounced deceased following a two-vehicle collision in O’Brien on Thursday, Aug. 15. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the driver, later identified as Barry…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue welcomes new fire chief
Brad Merritt Contributor Suwannee County is thrilled to announce the selection of Dan Miller as the next Fire Chief for the Suwannee County Fire Rescue Department. Chief Miller brings over 26 years…