Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A domestic violence incident led to the arrest of a Lake City man after he allegedly attacked a woman and her mother during an argument; part of the incident…
Public urged to act quickly on reporting missing persons
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently experienced situations in which missing persons reports were filed with the agency. The sheriff is now asking the public to act quickly when…
Double murder suspect’s case continued to August
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A suspect who was arrested for allegedly killing two Live Oak residents in July of 2022 has been given a pretrial continuance until August. Benjamin Savage Ornes, 26, has…
Growing Through It: Keep going, it matters
“Those articles you wrote last week were [insert two fire emojis]…really good stuff and well written! Ya might want to do some more of that!” That little message from a friend came…
Living God’s Way: The value of working
Character is an important quality of a Christian. To the Ephesians, Paul has already talked about speaking the truth and not lying, along with controlling one’s anger. His next component of one’s…
Lessons That Stuck: “Go around the leaf”
I grew up in Tallahassee and was blessed to attend SAIL, one of the best high schools there. I won’t go into detail, but I credit the school for saving my life…
Florida officially second state to ban adding fluoride to water
Lazaro Aleman: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride in the drinking water, joining Utah, whose ban took effect on Wednesday, May 7. On Tuesday, April 29, the House…
Get ready for a berry good time at the Blackberry Festival!
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sweetest weekend of the year is right around the corner as the Blackberry Festival returns to downtown Jasper on Saturday, June 21! This annual celebration, hosted by Riverbend…
Retired judge remembers “mean and evil” Wainwright
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Judge Elmer Vernon Douglas presided over many heinous crimes in the decades he served as a circuit court judge, but nothing prepared him for the brutality of the crimes…
Duke Energy cuts ribbon at new battery plant
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Duke Energy and Suwannee County have been working together for over 70 years. In fact, Duke first established its energy plant in 1953. This is why Tuesday, May 20,…
Riverbend News to Host Blood Drive with LifeSouth
Amber Moore: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News is partnering with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — and we’re inviting…
Suwannee Fire Rescue, Air Methods announce new air medical base partnership
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 20, it was announced that Suwannee County Fire Rescue is partnering with Air Methods, a national air medical service provider, to expand emergency medical services across…
Track and Field 2025
Suwannee Boys Track and Field 2025 Roster: Cyler Akins, So.; Bret Alicea, Jr.; Joseph Alicea, Sr.; Delwyn Allen, Sr.; D’Corian Ansley, Fr.; Kaydan Aultman, Sr.; Brody Bean, Jr.; Ayron Breidenbach; Frank Brookins,…
Shining the light on the need for foster parents
Partnership for Strong Families Contributor Today in the North Central Florida Region, there are 201 licensed foster homes across 13 counties. There is a need for an additional 65 homes to…
Audit finds Suwannee County School District fiscally sound for 2023-24 year
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to the Florida Auditor General’s report, the Suwannee County School District recently received clean findings in its annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024….
Charter confusion arises amongst new White Springs Town Council
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 24, the White Springs Town Council held its organizational meeting for the newly elected town council. After the vacating of the council by the previous administration,…
Growing Through It: Faith in the fog
Amber Moore – Columnist I’ve never related much to Peter in the Bible – you know, the one jumping out of boats and walking on water with wild, bold faith. Nope, a…