Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist In His sixth “You have heard it said,” quotation, Jesus is telling the crowd that they must love not only their friends, relatives and fellow citizens; but,…
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Change: it happens with us or without us. My brother and I took a Sunday ride and talked about many things, including change. We rode over to the farm, now mostly in…
Branford Town Council tables decision on community center rent hike
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Branford Town Council discussed possible increases to the rent and deposit of the Hatch Park community center, along with the…
Data shows Florida cities have unemployment rates below the national average
The Center Square Contributor Federal data shows Florida cities are again outperforming cities in other highly populated states regarding unemployment rates. Preliminary numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics released on Friday…
Altrusa International of Live Oak announces 19th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Altrusa International of Live Oak Contributor The 19th Annual Altrusa Christmas Tours of Homes will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at noon. Families and friends can enjoy this event as…
“Light the Way to Christmas” with the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 39th year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
More than $13 million in springs restoration project funding announced for North Florida
SRWMD Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 16, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that seven springs restoration projects with the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) will receive approximately $13.5 million to aid in the…
Shooting on Walker Avenue leads to arrest
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An altercation began on Friday, Nov. 24 and continued into the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 25, when Suwannee County Telecommunications received a call about possible gunfire near the…
Hornet girls look for redemption after 6-1 loss
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team was the Class 2A District 2 Champions for two consecutive years, but this year, they face new challenges with a different roster….
Suwannee Elementary students paint pinkies purple to fight polio
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In support of the Purple Pinkie Project, students from Suwannee Riverside Elementary and Suwannee Springcrest Elementary had their pinkies painted with purple dye in a display of community spirit….
Ryleigh Hermanson leads the pack, secures spot at cross-country state championships
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School girls’ cross-country team prepared for the Class 2A District 1 Championships at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 3. Their coach, Amy Bullock,…
Suwannee High School claims second-ever district cross country title
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Nov. 3, the Suwannee High School boys cross country teams prepared for the Class 2A District 1 Championships at Apalachee Park in Tallahassee, Fla. The Bulldogs’ coach,…
Bulldogs face highs and lows in first week of girls’ soccer
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School’s girls’ soccer team entered the season with hopes of posting its first winning season since 2018. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs lost their season opener at home to…
Bulldogs bounce back after two-game losing streak
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School boys’ soccer team started the season with the goal of winning the district championship. The team has a strong foundation in senior Joel De la…
Underdog no more, Buccaneers seal historic soccer win against Tigers
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School boys’ soccer program is only in its second year. Last season, they didn’t win any games, but this year, they are determined to change that….
Anna Moore leads Buccaneers to new heights, advances to state championships
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ cross-country team participated in the Class 1A District 3 Championship at Alligator Park in Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 2. The team was eager…
Buccaneer girls face setback in soccer season opener
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ soccer team played its first game of the season at home against the Trenton Tigers on Monday, Nov. 13. Last year, the Buccaneers went…