As Central Florida heads toward the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the familiar summer pattern continues with hot, humid afternoons and scattered thunderstorms expected each day.
On Monday, city leaders unveiled the contents of a 50-year-old time capsule sealed during the nation’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
If you’re making Fourth of July plans, the forecast is looking pretty typical for Central Florida, but there is one developing weather feature that could still influence the holiday weekend.
A Texas judge has ordered Camp Mystic to preserve damaged cabins and other parts of the grounds hit by last year’s catastrophic flood that swept away and killed 25 girls and two counselors.
The initiative will bring together Disney’s iconic brands to spotlight America’s past, present and future.
WKMG-TV News 6, Graham Media Group and Gray Media, Inc. launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
The FHP shared video on social media showing one car doing circles at an intersection all while shooting fireworks out of the window.
A man arrested on the Fourth of July in Osceola County is accused of burglarizing a woman’s house before being shot by the homeowner’s son, according to the sheriff’s office.
A lightning strike destroyed fireworks equipment ahead of Sanford’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday, according to the police department.
News 6’s meteorologist Michelle Morgan forecasts high rain and storm chances for Orlando on July 4th, with a tropical system being monitored in the Atlantic. Get the latest rain, temperature, and risk outlooks for your holiday plans.
Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s event.
As fireworks stands begin popping up across Central Florida, doctors at Orlando Health are issuing a stark warning: even legal fireworks can leave people with life-altering injuries.
First lady Melania Trump visited sick patients at Children’s National hospital in Washington as the children made Fourth of July arts and crafts ahead of the holiday.
Holidays like New Year’s and Fourth of July can be stressful not just for your cats and dogs, but animal shelters and wildlife sanctuaries too.
Several Central Florida cities are hosting fireworks shows on July 4th - Sanford, Winter Springs, Celebration, St. Cloud, to name a few - but not Oviedo for a second year in a row.
With millions of people expected to travel for the Fourth of July, transportation leaders are spreading a message of safety on the roads.
For many, fireworks are a staple of Independence Day celebrations, but before you set off those colorful displays, it is crucial to know what’s legal in your city.
The city of Altamonte Springs is preparing to welcome around 200,000 people to Cranes Roost Park for its annual Red Hot & Boom Independence Day celebration.
The owner of a fireworks business spent much of the start of his Fourth of July week counting his inventory—at least, what’s left of it—following the theft of what he estimated to be more than $85,000 worth of products..
With low chances this forms into our next named storm, it's worth mentioning just how much of a role this feature could play in our holiday plans. Here's a thorough breakdown of everything we know so far.
From burns on the hands and face to the loss of fingers and other limbs, Seminole County firefighters say they see a spike in injuries around the Fourth of July – mainly due to fireworks accidents.
After more than a year of nightly disruptions, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has approved a new ordinance restricting fireworks use to just three days.
Macy’s will celebrate America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood.
Ocala City Council will decide whether to terminate its contract with the company behind its Fourth of July drone show after the same company had an incident at its holiday show over Lake Eola.
The state is seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July.
A mental evaluation was ordered for a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July after his attorney said he was unfit to stand trial.
A 28-year-old man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July in Orange County has been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
A total of 570 people were rescued from Volusia County’s beaches over the Independence Day weekend, according to county beach officials.
Volusia County deputies have arrested a man from Ormond Beach who’s accused of firing several shots at a vehicle full of people on the Fourth of July, according to the sheriff’s office.
New Smyrna Beach police say a 16-year-old boy was arrested on Independence Day after being found in possession of a gun reported lost out of Orange County.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.
A home on Apache Trail in Maitland caught fire after used fireworks were placed in a garbage bin by residents on the Fourth of July, according to the Maitland Fire Department.
New York City authorities say three people were killed and eight others injured after a pickup truck drove into a group celebrating the Fourth of July.
A beautiful Independence Day in Brevard County was marked by lots of sun and as expected every July 4: large crowds coming to beaches.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.
People are stocking up on fireworks at the last minute, preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. But it's important to stay safe, too.
Instead of lighting up the skies with fireworks, the City of Ocala is taking a slightly different approach this Independence Day with what it’s calling the Patriotic Skies drone show for the city’s first-ever Fourth of July event.
July 4 is Thursday, but the fireworks have already begun to go off in neighborhoods around Central Florida. But some Americans would like their neighbors to not celebrate quite so much.
According to AdventHealth, the number of cases coming into Centra Care has significantly increased. Last month, the average was 250 cases a week. There were 750 cases just last week alone.
As July 4 approaches, Orange County Animal Services is raising awareness about the surge in abandoned dogs and the need for responsible pet ownership.
You've probably picked which fireworks show you're going to this Fourth of July, or in the case of Oviedo, July 6.
It is time for the night sky above Lake Eola to be illuminated with fireworks, as the city of Orlando’s annual Fireworks at the Fountain Fourth of July event is back again this year.
Even though public shows offer the biggest, safest option, many people still enjoy buying their own fireworks. That's why firefighters are warning everyone of the dangers ahead of the Fourth.
We all know Fireworks at the Fountain is a good time, but you know what would make it better? Watching the fireworks at Lake Eola from a swan boat.
The Flagler Beach All-Stars have created a tradition of cleaning the beaches the morning after the Fourth of July party ends in the city.
A Palm Coast man arrested Tuesday is accused of pointing a handgun at people in his neighborhood over Fourth of July fireworks they were lighting in the street, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida has seen record-breaking heat in the past few weeks, with feel-like temperatures reaching upwards of 110 degrees in parts of Central Florida. So, what are you doing to survive the scorching temperatures?
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Orlando police chief Eric Smith said safety is top of mind as more than 100,000 people are expected to pack Lake Eola Park for the Fireworks at the Fountain celebration.
