The Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2026 at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville Saturday for graduation. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Families and friends roared at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville on Monday afternoon as the graduation caps flew, celebrating more than 200 Fernandina Beach High School students taking the next step in their lives.
A person rides an e-bike May 20 at the intersection of North Fletcher and Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Fernandina Beach lacrosse player and Class of 2026 Salutatorian Dominic Cortes was named an USA Lacrosse North Florida Chapter Academic All-American. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader
The Board of County Commissioners at a previous meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
County Manager Taco Pope at a previous Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Sarah Twardy, middle.
Clay Hicks, left, came in third in Traditional for the 154-pound weight class. Submitted photo
Journey Flannery shows off her hardware after winning two of her three divisions at at the Father Devine National Team Qualifier & Championship and making Team Florida. Submitted photo
Fernandina Beach High School’s Maya Kovalcik (1600m race), finished seventh at the State Championships in Track and Field last week. Photo by Cedric Gillette
