Live Oak Police Department Contributor The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, May 13, and resulted in one fatality. …
Kidnapping victim recovered by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Deputies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) assisted in the recovery of a 9-year-old kidnapping victim in the early hours of Monday, May 13. According to a press release from…
DeSantis issues updates on recovery efforts following severe weather in North Florida
Office of Governor Ron DeSantis Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-94 which designates 12 counties to be under a state of emergency in order to maximize state resources and…
McAlpin man arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, April 29, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) assisted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) in arresting 39-year-old Steven Levon Mincey, a resident of…
Bulldogs claim Class 3A District 2 Champions title with 4-1 win
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co In a thrilling showdown on the diamond, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs successfully defended their home turf against the Florida State University (FSU) High School Seminoles in the Florida…
Bulldogs host last inning for baseball season
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Suwannee High School baseball team hosted the Baker County Wildcats for the District semifinals. For the first two innings, the competition was tight, as…
Buccaneers triumph in District Finals showdown
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers’ softball team made a comeback against the Fort White Indians on Thursday, May 2, in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A District…
Buccaneers’ baseball journey ends in District semifinals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Branford High School baseball team traveled to Lafayette High school to face off against the Hornets for the District Championship semifinals. The game started…
Hornets prepare for Regionals after Class 1A District 6 Championship win over Union County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School Hornets’ baseball prowess was on full display Thursday, May 2, as they clinched a tight 2-1 victory in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class…
Heartbreak at the Diamond: Hornets softball season comes to an end
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Lafayette High School softball team traveled just down the street to their rivals at Branford High School for a showdown in the District Championship…
Trojans put up strong fight against Cowgirls in softball District semifinals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Hamilton County High School softball team traveled to Madison County High School to face off against the Cowgirls. After their dominating 18-1 win over…
Trojans baseball throws final pitch
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Hamilton County High School baseball team travelled to Hilliard High School for the District Championship semi-finals against the Union County Tigers. The first inning…
Cowgirls recognize Trojan seniors
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, April 12, the Hamilton County High School Trojans varsity softball team traveled to Madison to face the Cowgirls of Madison County High School. It was a close…
Creative Mother’s Day celebration and gift ideas
Metro Contributor On Sunday, May 12, 2024, millions of people will celebrate the special women in their lives, particularly the mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers who often tirelessly care for those they love….
Remembering Suwannee: I’ll give (or sell) you the Moon
Eric Musgrove Contributor Sometimes, when I go through the Official Records of Suwannee County, information jumps out at me that gives me cause to chuckle. Sometimes, it involves antiquated words or phrases…
Flight of the Hornets: Fifth-graders take aim in school-wide archery competition
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, sharp-shooters at Lafayette Elementary School go head-to-head in a battle of accuracy. Boys and girls in fifth-grade practice for weeks before the final event, which consisted of…
Hamilton County High School has a Debate team once again
Michelana Byrd Contributor The 2023-24 school year saw incredible interest in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) with over 200 competitors in each meet. Hamilton County High School’s very…