Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States come together to celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Throughout the communities, businesses offer food, drinks and fellowship to thank…
Letter to the Editor – “KNOW IT ALL”
How are we to follow the rules if we don’t know the rules? How can we make good and right decisions if we don’t have all the information? If your input is…
Around the Banks
Several people have asked me about the historic building in White Springs which houses Suwannee Hardware on the corner of Bridge Street and US Highway 41. The building was constructed by the…
Evangeline’s fight is the community’s fight
I grew up in Live Oak, spending a majority of my youth getting to know people and learning new things. I believe this is a significant perk of growing up in a…
Correction
In the All-Riverbend Golf Team featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 1, edition of the Riverbend News, one of the cutlines was misprinted. The following is the correct version. We apologize for this…
Legislative delegation meetings scheduled across North Florida
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com State legislators have officially announced a series of upcoming delegation meetings in counties across North Florida. These meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to share their concerns,…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that Riverbend News announces the arrival of the January/February 2025 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and…
Will the tri-county area see snow this week?
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com An extremely slim chance exists that snow, or a semblance of the white powdery stuff, may fall in Florida in this coming week, making for a first in…
Is hurricane debris pickup over?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com It may be surprising, but it has only been three months since Hurricane Helene tore through Suwannee County. The holiday season offered an easy distraction from the horrors…
Woods family seeking donations after tragic accident
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local family is reeling after a recent tragic accident and needs help raising funds to cover medical expenses related to the injuries sustained. Jennifer Raulerson created a…
Two injured in Franklin County collision
A collision involving a sedan and a pickup truck towing a camper resulted in two injuries on Tuesday6 evening, Dec. 31, along U.S. Highway 98 in Franklin County, according to the Florida…
Suwannee wrestling takes victory in District Duals
On Monday, Dec. 30, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs competed against multiple teams in the Class 1A District 2 Duals competition, ending the competition with a resounding victory, and defeating five other…
Suwannee hosts Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, the community joined together to honor the memory of Suwannee Middle School Coach Steve Claffey. Sadly, Claffey passed away in 2013…
Introducing Branford’s newest basketball coach, Marcel Thomas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers boys basketball team is sporting a new face on its sidelines. Marcel Thomas is the new coach for the team, and he is fully…
Officers sworn in at SCSO and LOPD
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) recently welcomed new officers to their respective agencies. The LOPD welcomed two officers who recently graduated…
Branford resident celebrates 98th birthday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Flora Mae Kelley Jackson celebrated her 98th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 22, surrounded by family and friends who have been supporters throughout her extraordinary life. Born on Dec. 23,…
Author Spotlight: Pat Hines
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com When you delve into Suwannee County’s past, you’ll discover a wealth of fascinating information. A former Governor of Florida called Suwannee County home, a songwriter from Kentucky penned a…