Alexandra LaJoux performs as the town crier ahead of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Friday, July 10, 2026
In the intense heat, government officials and community members read passages of the Declaration of Independence, delivering the 100-strong crowd the force of each paragraph from one of the nation’s foundational documents.
Nicole Stillwell works on a Christmas-themed piece at Bristly Thistle. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader
A person rides an electric bike on the sidewalk along Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach.
John Gilbert helps fix a bike. Submitted photo
Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
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Store manager Josh Williamson cuts the ribbon for the opening of the rebuilt Publix on Thursday.
Journey Flannery, right, talks to Lucas Flannery between matches at a high school wrestling meet. Submitted
Kellie Boston leads the small-group Aqua Yoga classes held twice monthly at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Submitted
Construction of the Fernandina Beach High School stadium is nearing completion. Work continued Tuesday on the track, field and concession stand. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
