The year was 1993. I remember so much of it vividly for a number of reasons. It was the year I became principal at Central Hamilton Elementary in Jasper, Fla. I truly…
Live Oak man arrested for three counts of animal cruelty
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Aug. 3, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding possible animal cruelty near the intersection of 64th Street and 127th According to…
Woman charged with attempted homicide following 2023 alleged hit-and-run
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Aug. 26, 2023, law enforcement with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement responded to a reported hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian at 3548…
FHP investigating hit-and-run involving two Branford pedestrians
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is actively investigating an early morning hit-and-run that occurred on County Road 49, approximately a quarter of a mile north of US Highway 27…
Your hometown newspapers win awards
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Awards luncheon held in Orlando on Friday, July 26, Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing and the Riverbend News were recognized in several…
.50 Cal Coffee & Desserts recovers from Hurricane Debby
Alexa Duarte reporter.2riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Aug. 5, Hurricane Debby hit .50 Cal Coffee & Desserts. As a result of a window breaking, owners Tammy and Felix Menjivar suffered four inches of flooding…
Disaster relief efforts in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties
Alexa Duarte reporter.2riverbendnews@gmail.com In response to Hurricane Debby’s widespread devastation, coordinated relief efforts are underway across Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties to support affected residents and businesses. Suwannee County has established multiple…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription waivers due to Hurricane Debby
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 61 Florida counties; including Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison and Suwannee Counties; may receive emergency prescription refills due to Hurricane…
You can learn how to be an umpire
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you interested in becoming a softball umpire? Be sure to cease the opportunity on Saturday, Sep. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Champions Park, in Newberry,…
Local baseball athlete transfers to UF
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Matthew Jenkins is a local baseball player to his hometown in Suwannee County. Jenkins played with Suwannee High School up until his junior year in 2022. Over the summer,…
Former Bulldog makes history in a no-hitter
Alexa Duarte reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, July. 19, Suwannee High School graduate Hueston Morrill made history with his team the Hudson Valley Renegades with the New York Yankees organization by pitching a no-hitter….
Branford Babe Ruth League registration is open
Alexa Duarte reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Babe Ruth League is excited to announce its registration for fall has begun and will end on Friday, Aug. 16. Registration is a total of $65 dollars,…
Pine Grove church holds jungle cruise VBS
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pine Grove Church of God just wrapped up its summer vacation Bible school (VBS), which lasted from Wednesday, July 24, until Friday, July 26. Everyone ages two and older…
Dowling Park Church of God to give away free produce
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dowling Park Church of God will be giving out free produce at its next food giveaway. The even will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. The…
Taking care of your pooch during the dog days of summer
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com You may have heard the phrase “The dog days of summer” in recent weeks, but are you familiar with where the saying comes from and what it means? The…
Suwannee County Farm Bureau announces youth speech contest
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Farm Bureau is happy to announce its youth speech contest. The contest is open to all students ages 14 through 18 reside in Suwannee County. The…
No cost eye exams and glasses for children
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, LLC, is taking applications now for free eye exams and glasses for children. The eye exam is open for Florida Public School students…