Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 41st year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
FDLE arrests former SCSO Finance Director
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has been the topic of much discussion, especially regarding finances, along with the recent emergency operations audit. A new arrest by the Florida…
Arrest of Former Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Finance Director
Per the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page: The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is sharing the following information regarding the arrest of former Finance Director Megan Corbin. In early 2025, Ms. Corbin…
Corinth hosting silent auction and pancake supper to support Romanian mission trip
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Corinth Baptist Church is currently holding a silent auction to support its upcoming mission trip to Romania, with bidding open both online and in person. The fundraiser will end…
Free clothing giveaways set for three counties
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The First Central Missionary Baptist Association Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary will be hosting a series of free community clothing giveaways across North Florida. The giveaways will offer clean,…
First Methodist Church launches fourth year of “God’s Hidden Angels” program
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The First Methodist Church of Live Oak has officially kicked off the fourth year of its “God’s Hidden Angels” program, which aims to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children…
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine editor@riverbendnews.org The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people who lived…
Remembering Suwannee: 1916 train wreck
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County and the surrounding areas have dealt with sinkholes and washouts throughout their history, to varying effects. One of the most widespread of these events happened during Tropical…
Suwannee Farm Bureau celebrates Farm-City Week at Branford Farm Stand
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Recognized annually, Farm-City Week honors Florida’s farmers and ranchers who help feed individuals all over the world by producing a wide range of nutritious foods. During the celebration, attendees…
Lafayette Farm Bureau spotlights Farm-City Week with luncheon
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Agriculture’s critical role in America’s economy was front and center during the Lafayette County Farm Bureau’s annual Farm-City Week Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. During the special event, Lafayette…
Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosts Farm-City Week Awards Dinner
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosted its annual Farm-City Week Awards Dinner at the Veterans of Foreign War Hall in Jasper on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The event was held…
Community invited to Suwannee FFA Small Business Fair
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter will be hosting a Small Business Fair on Saturday, Nov. 29. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees will be…
Brandon Garcia Tomas named 2026 HCHS Sunshine State Scholar
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School is proud to announce that Brandon Garcia Tomas has been selected as its 2026 Sunshine State Scholar. Each of Florida’s school districts selects its top…
Why shopping small makes a big difference on Small Business Saturday
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Suwannee/Lafayette Retired Educators Association receive proclamation
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org In 1954, the Florida Education Association (FEA) saw a small group begin organizing within it, calling themselves the Retired Teachers of Florida. Then, in 1971, the Retired Teachers of…
Scaff’s Christmas cottages on display once more
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Decar Scaff has been collecting tiny ceramic houses since 1992. Every year since, he has continued to add to his collection. Over the years, this collection has grown to…
Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival celebrated in White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Hardware & Feed celebrated its Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event provided an opportunity for the community to come together…