Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Now that the Florida Legislature is formally in session as of Tuesday, March 4, it will deal with at least three bills that aim either to reduce property taxes…
Helene agricultural losses add up
Jim Turner Contributor – News Service Florida Hurricane Helene, a major storm that made landfall in late September in Taylor County, inflicted up to $162.2 million in agricultural losses in Florida. The…
Taylor County accident claims life of Mayo man
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A semi-truck accident in Taylor County resulted in the death of a 71-year-old Mayo man on Tuesday, Feb. 25. According to a report provided by the Florida Highway Patrol…
Meal Train for the Young Family
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak family is reeling after a fatal car accident took the life of 34-year-old Randy Young. The accident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 25, while Young was on…
White Springs council removes two members after breaking town charter
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Feb. 28, the White Springs Town Council met for an emergency meeting regarding a special election. The meeting began with Anita Rivers reading a memo from Town…
Spring Sports – Flag Football
Suwannee: Girls Flag Football Record Overall: 6-1 District: 1-0 Last Game: Friday, March 7, 2025 — SHS defeated Newberry by a score of 26-0 Next Game: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 — SHS…
Lost for words: “Jalopy” has made it to the scrapyard
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As a teenager, I was proud of the various jalopies that miraculously got me to and from school. A jalopy was a wonderful sight for the parents of my…
Remembering Suwannee: Robert A. Reid
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County has seen many “out-of-towners” make their mark on its history, and the topic of today’s article is just one of them. Robert Alexander Reid was born in…
A Legacy of Leadership: J.M. “Buddy” Phillips, Part 3
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As J.M. “Buddy” Phillips wrapped up his three weeks at the Glades County Sheriff’s Office, it appeared that he would be able to settle back in his position as…
Orchard Community Church to host Night of Worship
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Orchard Community Church will host its first Night of Worship of 2025 on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Barnes Hay Farm. Guests are encouraged to…
Free dental screenings available at First Baptist Church of Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Mission will be providing free dental care to eligible adults at First Baptist Church of Live Oak in March. Services offered will include…
Hyssongs coming to Bethel Creek
The Hyssongs Contributor Bethel Creek Baptist Church welcomes everyone to enjoy a night of Southern Gospel music with the Hyssongs on Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. The church is located…
Corinth Christian School honors seniors during basketball match
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 31, Corinth Christian School honored its seniors. While it is not the most prominent school in the area its seniors still have done as much, if…
Rossin signs with Western Carolina University
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School senior Michael “MJ” Rossin has signed his letter of intent to play football for Western Carolina University. Rossin, who plays both cornerback and a receiver positions…
Bulldogs wrestling team celebrates seniors
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Suwannee High School wrestling team hosted matches at the Suwannee Coliseum. While the Bulldogs are some of the best wrestlers in the state,…
Buccaneer seniors sign letters of intent
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and classmates, Branford High School seniors Morgan Brennan and Layla Arnold officially signed their letters of intent to continue their softball careers at the…
NJROTC partners with aviation programs to start “Drones in School”
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School (SHS) Naval Junior Reserve Training Corps (NJROTC) is partnering with a couple of aviation organizations to bring “Drones in School,” a program geared to help…