Christian Peterson – Columnist Introduction: “A Minecraft Movie” was released to American audiences on Friday, April 4. The film is a fantasy action-adventure comedy based off of the best selling video game…
Around the Banks
As one drives along the highways of our home in North Central Florida, we are blessed with an extra helping this time of year of beautiful wildflowers, phlox and wild coreopsis, commonly…
Residents spark outrage over plans to redevelop 11th Avenue
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A controversial plan to develop a piece of property on 11th Avenue in Live Oak has infuriated residents, sparking outrage and a petition to urge the city to rethink…
Single-vehicle accident ends in fatality
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, May 1, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the area of 96th Street and 209th Place, in Dowling Park in response to a single-vehicle accident. According to…
North Florida Transportation Planning Summit sees record breaking attendance in Live Oak
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com City leaders from across North Florida, along with agencies within the region and local citizens, attended the Florida Department of Transportation’s 2025 North Florida Transportation Planning Summit, held at…
Wildflower Festival coming to Live Oak Saturday
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Festivals is gearing up for its second annual Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at…
Bucs claim district championship behind Arnold’s 10-strikeout performance
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Behind a dominant outing from pitcher Laila Arnold, the Branford High School varsity softball team defeated the Fort White Indians, 3-1, on Thursday night, May 1, effectively claiming the…
HCSO, FDLE joint homicide investigation leads to swift arrests
FDLE Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has arrested Cameron Lee Fine and Josh Tobias Daniel, both 18, in connection to a homicide…
A middle schooler’s best friend: Corporal Gary Edwards
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Corporal Gary Edwards served his community in exemplary ways, and his contributions are still felt to this day. His nearly 20-year career with the…
Remembering Suwannee: Mobilization and service in “The War to End All Wars,” Part 5
Eric Musgrove Contributor A few more articles on WWI mobilization and service left to go! In the second week of January 1918, a week after it formed, the new artillery company from…
Cinco de Mayo: The Mexican holiday the United States loves
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the Fifth of May and is an annual celebration held on May 5. The celebration is in honor of the Mexican victory over…
“It’s showtime!” HCHS to perform Beetlejuice Jr.
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Get ready to say Beetlejuice three times – because he’s coming to the stage,” Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Performing Arts posted on social media, announcing its spring performance…
Hamilton County High School students get a peek into Sentinel life
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Often, high school is the time when students begin seriously contemplating their next steps in education and future careers. Recently, students from Hamilton County High School visited North Florida…
Trojans celebrate seniors with softball victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, April 23, the Hamilton County High School softball team hosted the Jefferson County Tigers for a softball showdown. While the game was a highlight, there was also…
Bulldogs girls tennis named district runners-up
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The third week of April was a big one for tennis at Suwannee High School (SHS). Both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams faced off in their district tournaments,…
Hornets take district championship title for third year in a row
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 17, the Lafayette High School baseball team faced off against the Branford Buccaneers for the 2025 district champion title. What ensued was a tight battle, as…
Bulldogs claim first flag football regional win in school history
Jacob Pitts Contributor In 2021, the Suwannee Bulldogs flag football team had its inaugural season. The following year, the team won its first district championship title. Now, three years and two district…