Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only ones at…
Boyz to Kings is expanding
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c Boyz to Kings, a Madison County youth mentoring organization, is expanding its reach and is looking for additional staff. Boyz to Kings Founder and Executive Director Merv Mattair recently…
The Florida Future Chef competition is accepting student applications
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c The annual Florida Future Chef competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is currently accepting applications for contestants for the 2024 competition. Students from 7…
Annual FWC wild turkey survey is open for Florida residents
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on Saturday, June 1, the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey. The annual survey, open until Saturday, Aug….
Preventing falls and preserving independence
Kim Griffin Contributor Falls are a major concern for older adults because they can cause serious injuries, lead to a loss of independence, and reduce quality of life. The risk of falling…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau hosts successful AgVenture for fourth graders
Lafayette County Farm Bureau Contributor In May, the Lafayette County Farm Bureau held its annual AgVenture event, an educational initiative designed to immerse local fourth-graders in the diverse world of agriculture. This…
Step into comfort: Free diabetic footwear program
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS) has recently begun a free diabetic footwear program. This initiative provides diabetic socks, inserts and shoes to residents living with Type 1 or…
Thank You
To the Citizens of Lafayette County, I am deeply honored and grateful to be able to continue to serve as your Tax Collector. Serving our County in this role continues to be…
Fourth of July around the bend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford’s Fourth of July to be bursting with fun Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s Fourth of July bonanza! The festivities will begin at noon with the National…
Second Annual Blackberry Festival sees crowd of over 300 at Jasper City Park
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Over 300 individuals gathered at Jasper City Park on Saturday for the Riverbend News’ Second Annual Blackberry Festival. The event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
Lafayette School Board conducts summer business
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although summer is officially in full swing, the school district still has plenty of work to do at the administrative level. As such, the Lafayette County School Board met…
Remember these important election dates
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the local, state and national political season hitting its stride, citizens are reminded of some important dates coming up. Citizens still have time to register to vote in…
Be aware of Wild Adventures ticket scams
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com ECB Publishing, Inc., Greene Publishing, Inc. and Riverbend News were recently notified of scams related to their Wild Adventures tickets giveaways. The newspapers post new giveaways every week on…
Upcoming sales tax holidays
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The second half of summer is filled with sales tax holidays on different categories of items, starting with the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Monday, July…
Taylor County accident claims Mayo woman’s life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Lafayette County resident was pronounced deceased following an accident that occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. in Taylor County on Thursday, June 27. According to a report by the…
Homicide suspects arrested in multiagency operation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A collaborative effort between the Suwannee County and Columbia County Sheriff’s Offices led to the arrests of two suspects in a homicide that occurred in Lee County, Va. On…
Live Oak Fire Department responds to structure fire
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com At approximately 5:32 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) was dispatched to the 400 block of Southwest Walker Avenue in response to reports of…