This year the Fourth of July falls on a Friday, which means at least three days of booms and cracks echoing through your smoke-filled neighborhood as backyard pyrotechnicians light up the sky in ...

From military demonstrations to Children's Week, the Florida Capitol buzzes with activity during session. What's happening in ...

The end of a long year is coming and many of your fellow Americans (including maybe you!) are readying themselves to blow things up and welcome 2026 with a barrage of loud, brightly colored explosions ...

Practically, in Florida, probably, if you don't make a nuisance of yourself. On those three days, you can light 'em up all you like, just stay safe. But not on any other days. Floridians also are ...

Florida law usually allows personal-use fireworks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day -- two of only three days all year long when they are permitted. But a major rain deficit is shifting things a ...

SANFORD, Fla. (WFLA) — Storms crashed the City of Sanford’s Fourth of July celebrations Friday but not just because of the rain. City officials said a lightning strike unexpectedly triggered the ...

Family Day (Feb. 13): Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5 p.m.

A.M. THE 4TH OF JULY IS DAYS AWAY, AND WHILE CENTRAL FLORIDA IS READY TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S FREEDOM, THIS CAN REALLY BE A VERY DIFFICULT TIME FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT TO PROTECT IT. AS WESH 2 NEWS ...

Here is the Top 10 hottest South Florida events to ring in 2026 South Florida is giving residents and visitors plenty of reasons to celebrate as 2025 comes to a close. South Florida is giving ...

Florida law only permits the use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Independence Day. A legal loophole allows fireworks use on other days if the person claims they are for scaring ...