Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council saw a change in leadership during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9. However, before the inductions could begin, the council members needed to tend…
Important election dates for upcoming primary
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the Primary Election growing nearer, voters throughout the tri-county area are urged to keep the following dates in mind: Thursday, July 19: First batch of Vote-by-Mail ballots will…
Florida 4-H receives nearly $1 million for camp cabin project
Meredith Bauer Contributor Florida 4-H will begin renovating its historic 4-H Camp Cherry Lake after it received $900,000 from the state legislature. The state funding brings the camp, located in Madison County,…
Suspect in alleged arson case arrested in Jennings
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews @gmail.com On Friday, July 5, at approximately 8:21 p.m., Deputy Jake Stephens responded to a call in reference to an individual throwing a Molotov cocktail into a Jennings residence….
Local man barely escapes car accident with life
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday afternoon, July 2, Johnathan Quincy was in a terrible car accident. While driving on County Road 249 in Suwannee County, the 19-year-old Live Oak resident began hyrdoplaning….
Suwannee River Water Management District receives national award
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) recently received a national award for last years flood risk review. The SRWMD received the 2024 Outreach Award from the Association of…
Remembering Suwannee: The Branford Shrine Club
Eric Musgrove Contributor Pictured with this article is a photograph taken in the 1900s of the Branford Railroad Depot, now the Branford Shrine Club, behind the steamboat: City of Hawkinsville. It is…
RIVEROAK honors 13 Practical Nursing graduates
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College recently hosted its Practical Nursing Graduation Ceremony, honoring 13 students for completing their journey to becoming Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Under RIVEROAK’s 11-month program, students learn…
Hamilton County School District kicks off Summer School programs
Michelana Byrd Contributor Summertime, sweet summertime! Yes, it is that time of year again when the school district’s students are out for their summer break. Some students are vacationing with their families…
Explore faith with Bible summer fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
Lighthouse Christian Center announces event with Clay Dyer
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Center announced it will be hosting an event in July with bass angler Clay Dyer. Dyer will be at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo, Fla., on…
Pine Grove Church to host Freedom Celebration on July 13
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com Pine Grove Church is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Freedom Celebration on Saturday, July 13. This free community event, which starts at 7 p.m., is open for…
Ancient shoreline in Florida connects Suwannee County rivers and springs underground
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County is home to numerous rivers and freshwater springs, and a unique geographical feature shows how the bodies of water are connected. According to the Suwannee River Water…
Sugar Cane Festival vendor spots available
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The annual Sugar Cane Festival, sponsored by Suwannee Hardware & Feed, recently announced that there are a few vendor spots left for the upcoming event. Don Junior Wilson, the…
Upcoming benefit barrel race for #JannaStrong
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club will be hosting a benefit barrel race on Friday, July 12, to support Janna Roberts in her recovery. Events will begin with an exhibition…
Get prepared with Florida Tropical Training Week
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Saturday, June 1, marked the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Florida National Weather Services (NWS) is providing free virtual tropical training from Monday, July 29, until…
Suwannee County School Board recognizes achievements and contributions
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Superintendent Ted Roush and the Suwannee County School Board (SCSB) acknowledged several notable achievements and contributions during the Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The event began with…