Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a move to safeguard children from the potential harms of social media, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 into law on Monday, March 25. The legislation prohibits children…
Discover the need for speed with the Suwannee Valley RC Speedway
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jason Carroll is a family man who cherishes spending time with his loved ones. He grew up in a close-knit family and has continued the tradition with his own…
Live Oak’s Jared Lewis Lee secures victory at Cowboy Classic
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jared Lewis Lee, a well-known Cowdog trainer and handler from Live Oak, competed in the 3 Shy Cattledog Trials, the most prestigious Cowboy Classic held in Stephenville, Texas, on…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Striving for justice and closure in cold cases
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. has emerged as a beacon of hope for families seeking justice and closure in cold cases across the Suwannee Valley region. Founded with a mission…
Florida’s longest yard sale happening this weekend
Flea Across Florida Contributor For 11 years, Flea Across Florida has brought thousands of visitors to small communities across the state on US Highway 90, filling up motels, restaurants and small local…
Digging around: What are the most common soil types in Suwannee County?
Raymond Balaguer Contributor This is a continuation of the article, “Growing vegetables or flowers in a new piece of land?” published on Feb. 20, 2024. If you have not done so yet,…
Ash Grove and Branford Rotary Club unite to provide Easter extravaganza
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, March 23, to stage a thrilling morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. From 10 a.m. to…
Canine Quirks: Is my dog actually aggressive?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare: Fido is acting aggressively – growling and getting into scuffles with other dogs, and acting out around people. But just what is “aggression,”…
Hamilton County Commissioners vote to make animal control a full time position and imposes moratorium on RVs
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners convened for its regular session on Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. The Recreation Department announced the award of the stage bid…
Suwannee Commissioners address RV park concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began as usual before heading into the approval of the…
Crash on Interstate 10 ends in fire
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 28, a crash occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. in Suwannee County on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at the 292 mile marker. According to a…
Lafayette County accident claims life
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 19-year-old male resident of Mayo, later identified as Dennis “DJ” Carver, was pronounced deceased following a single vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 5:35 a.m. on Monday, April…
Man arrested for alleged grand theft
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Live Oak resident, Samuel Lee Sanders on Wednesday, April 3, on multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance, vehicle…
Eighth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 13, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for its annual Catfish…
Mayor Davis proclaims April 14-20 as Live Oak Woman’s Club Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In recognition of the invaluable contributions made by the Live Oak Woman’s Club, Mayor Frank Davis has declared the week of Sunday, April 14, through Saturday, April 20, as…
Guardians of the Flame carry the “Flame of Hope” through Suwannee County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, April 5, law enforcement and individuals across Suwannee County joined together for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida. The two-mile run started at…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved announces formation of Victims Advocacy Program
Suwannee Valley Unsolved Contributor Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families impacted by unsolved homicides and missing persons cases, has announced the establishment of a formal Victims…