Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 27, the Suwannee County School Board met for its regular board meeting, which started off as a recognition of the school district’s ambassadors, who represent Suwannee…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department hosting chicken and rice fundraiser on June 6
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Volunteer Fire Department will soon be hosting a chicken and rice dinner fundraiser. The dinner, which will be offered on Thursday, June 6, from 5 p.m. to…
Post 107 honors the fallen with Memorial Day ceremony
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A crowd of Veterans, their families and residents gathered at Live Oak Cemetery to honor fallen Veterans during the American Legion Harry C. Gray II Post 107’s annual Memorial…
The Blueberry Festival is right around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The summer season has arrived, the school year has ended, and folks are ready to enjoy the warm weather. The first opportunity for this is set to take place…
Riverbend News’ Blackberry Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to “berry” your day in fun as Riverbend News hosts its third annual Blackberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. The festival,…
Hoover Family Farms: A generation of farming in Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2021, after farming the land that they have called home for over 30 years in Suwannee County, Bradley and Mary Hoover decided to open a retail shed promoting…
Celebrating the joys of fishing and boating nationwide
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to cast a line, launch your kayak and make lasting memories on the water during National Fishing and Boating Week! Whether you’re a seasoned angler or trying…
Florida marks National Safe Boating Week with release of FWC 2024 boating accident report
FWC Contributor As National Safe Boating Week concludes, boating safety advocates in Florida and nationwide are urging boaters to stay vigilant as the summer season begins. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Bulldog alumni announces upcoming football camp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year has come to a close, and with it, school sports. However, that doesn’t mean younger athletes have to stop honing their craft. In fact, summertime is…
Carter Cannon ties Suwannee Country Club record
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School junior and Live Oak native Carter Cannon recently tied the Suwannee Country Club course record, which was established seven years ago when SHS golfer Will Bozeman…
Branford High School announces Dance Team tryouts for upcoming season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Dance Team is seeking talented dancers to join its program for the upcoming school year. All interested students are encouraged to participate in tryouts, which…
Remembering Suwannee: Live Oak in 1905, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor Two weeks ago, I began a series entitled “Live Oak, A Town That’s Alive,” which was published in a leading Florida newspaper in 1905. As I found it interesting…
Farm Share returns to Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Farm Share, a free drive-through distribution event that provides food to families in need, will be available at five locations across Suwannee County on Thursday, June 19. As the…
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…
2024-25 Winter Season Outstanding Athletes
Suwannee High School: Boys Varsity Soccer Outstanding Athletes #3 Rember Alonso (Soph.), Striker – Rember had 9 goals, 2 assists for 20 pts. and also had 5 steals and 1 save this…
Boys Weightlifting 2025
All three boys weightlifting teams are competing in the 2025 State Championship this weekend April 11 and 12 in Lakeland, Fla. Hamilton County High School has two competing in Class 1A this…
Branford High School announces Dance Team tryouts for upcoming season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Dance Team is seeking talented dancers to join its program for the upcoming school year. All interested students are encouraged to participate in tryouts, which…