/tags/fourth-of-july fourth of july en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-07-02/key-wests-annual-key-lime-pie-eating-championship-july-4 Dozens of fearless competitors will bury their faces in whipped cream-crowned citrus pies this Fourth of July as Key West's World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship returns to the sun-soaked sands of the Southernmost Beach Café. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-07-02/key-wests-annual-key-lime-pie-eating-championship-july-4 Mohamed Alkawaja /arts-culture/2026-06-18/americas-founding-documents-arrive-via-freedom-plane-for-historic-exhibit-at-museum-of-miami The "Freedom Plane National Tour" brings nine rare, original artifacts — including the Treaty of Paris — to the Museum of Miami for a two-week exhibition celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-06-18/americas-founding-documents-arrive-via-freedom-plane-for-historic-exhibit-at-museum-of-miami Halle Vazquez /environment/2026-06-17/audubon-florida-sends-up-a-flare-for-the-fourth-fireworks-and-shorebirds-dont-mix If you've ever gone to the beach to light off fireworks on the Fourth of July, you maybe responsible for the death of a baby bird. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:51:30 GMT /environment/2026-06-17/audubon-florida-sends-up-a-flare-for-the-fourth-fireworks-and-shorebirds-dont-mix Tom Bayles /government-politics/2026-05-20/drought-could-dampen-july-4-fireworks-in-florida Members of the state Cabinet warned Tuesday they won’t hold back on taking legal action against those responsible for blazes that get out of control and affect residential areas as the peak of an already highly active year for wildfires has yet to arrive. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-20/drought-could-dampen-july-4-fireworks-in-florida Jim Turner /government-politics/2025-07-03/here-are-some-firework-safety-tips-for-the-fourth-of-july Fireworks can be a fun and exciting way to observe the Fourth of July. Whether you plan to attend a professional display or fire them off yourself, "Your Florida" has some tips to help you celebrate safely. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:19:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-03/here-are-some-firework-safety-tips-for-the-fourth-of-july Meghan Bowman /news/2022-07-05/highland-park-police-take-a-man-into-custody-over-the-july-4th-parade-shooting Officials are calling the 22-year-old a person of interest. Police Chief Lou Jogmen says the man gave himself up after a brief pursuit in his car. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:49:47 GMT /news/2022-07-05/highland-park-police-take-a-man-into-custody-over-the-july-4th-parade-shooting Vanessa Romo, Jonathan Franklin /news/2022-07-01/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:10:36 GMT /news/2022-07-01/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math Jacqueline GaNun /news/2022-06-30/a-record-number-of-florida-travelers-are-forecast-to-hit-the-road-during-fourth-of-july-weekend They're opting for road trips rather than scheduling flights, which have been plagued by delays and cancellations. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:13:00 GMT /news/2022-06-30/a-record-number-of-florida-travelers-are-forecast-to-hit-the-road-during-fourth-of-july-weekend Carl Lisciandrello /news/2021-07-06/fourth-of-july-shootings-across-the-country-kill-more-than-180-this-year The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:17:27 GMT /news/2021-07-06/fourth-of-july-shootings-across-the-country-kill-more-than-180-this-year Jaclyn Diaz /npr-breaking-news/2021-07-02/backyard-grilling-seems-safe-until-it-isnt With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:21:30 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2021-07-02/backyard-grilling-seems-safe-until-it-isnt Daniel Lam