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…
Juveniles arrested after string of vehicle burglaries
Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits an felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or is transferred to an adult court…
Suwannee Babe Ruth 10U baseball and 8U softball teams win championships
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Babe Ruth 10U baseball team is heading to the state tournament. The team punched their ticket after taking the district tournament over the weekend of Thursday, June…
Florida FFA shows its stock at state convention
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, June 10 until Friday, June 14, all the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapters in the tri-county area made their way to the Caribe Royale in Orlando….
Hamilton County Farm Bureau announces scholarship recipient
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, June 13, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau announced the recipient of the 2024 Hamilton County Farm Bureau $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is given out each year to…
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…
Living God’s way: Judge Yourself Before Judging Others
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Jesus shifts topics in His sermon from teaching about our priorities to teaching about how we judge people. Jesus is not saying we should not judge other…
Celebrating harmony: Singing Angels host 10th-anniversary service
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Little Galilee Holiness Church’s Singing Angels have united hearts and souls for years through their melodic voices and inspiring performances. On Saturday, June 29, the youth choir will host…
Light up the night with Branford for the Fourth of July
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for the Branford River Reunion’s annual Fourth of July bonanza! Festivities will begin at noon with a performance of the National Anthem on the Suwannee River Greenway….
Young Farmers and Ranchers holds first meeting of the year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) held its kickoff meeting on Thursday, May 30. Twenty young farming and ranching families from around Hamilton County made their way…
SCSO holding Spread the Love peanut butter and jelly drive
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From now through the end of June, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) will be holding a peanut butter and jelly drive entitled “Spread the Love.” Peanut butter and…
Hamilton County 4-H receives new table and pavilion
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County 4-H UF/IFAS Extension Office recently received a new pavilion and picnic table for their campus’ outdoor classroom. These classrooms will be used throughout the summer for…
Summer water safety
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Temperatures are steadily rising, and with hot, sunny days comes the beckoning call of cool, refreshing waters, the perfect relief from the exhausting heat waves. The time has come…
SCSO Emergency Management holds stakeholders’ meeting for 2024 hurricane season
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the morning of Wednesday, June 5, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Division of Emergency Management (EM) held its annual stakeholders meeting in order to discuss the 2024…
How to increase the organic matter in your soil for better soil health
Raymond Balaguer Contributor As we have discussed in previous articles, North Florida soils are primarily sandy. This means that they cannot hold water or nutrients for a long time. Organic matter plays…
Sadie Miller releases new single
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sadie Miller continues to make waves in the country music scene. The young local country legend from Branford, has just released her newest single, “Upgrade From Me.” This release…