Fireworks, frankfurters highlight hot Independence Day celebration

  • Rayva Boyle, 8, takes part in the hot dog eating contest Saturday at the Rotary Club of Lake City Downtown Independence Day celebration. Boyle stuffed down five hot dogs in the five-minute contest using a hot dog in each hand approach. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
    Rayva Boyle, 8, takes part in the hot dog eating contest Saturday at the Rotary Club of Lake City Downtown Independence Day celebration. Boyle stuffed down five hot dogs in the five-minute contest using a hot dog in each hand approach. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
  • Saturday’s festivities in Lake City concluded with the fireworks show at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (RAY CARPENTER/Special to the Reporter)
    Saturday’s festivities in Lake City concluded with the fireworks show at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (RAY CARPENTER/Special to the Reporter)

    When it comes to competitive eating, Danny Byers is a novice.

    Still, the Bell teenager felt he was prepared to take part in the inaugural Rotary Club of Lake City Downtown Independence Day Celebration …