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Two people were arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they were part of a street takeover on the Fourth of July.

A 35-year-old felon faced eight charges on Monday over a shooting at a convenience store in Miami-Dade County.

A Fourth of July celebration turned dangerous for a 23-year-old Miami man who authorities say injured his hand during a fireworks mishap Friday night.

Police are investigating multiple July Fourth shootings across the U.S. They include one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city.

A man who was reported missing in Parkland on the Fourth of July has been found dead, detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday.

A Fourth of July celebration turned terrifying for several drivers late Friday night after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in North Miami ended with gunfire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The United States of America is turning 249 this year, and there are plenty of celebrations happening across South Florida to celebrate the Fourth!

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut made a triumphant return to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, capturing his 17th Mustard Belt after devouring 70.5 hot dogs and buns during the annual Fourth of July competition.

Red, white, and blue was on full display as the city of Plantation’s annual Independence Day parade got underway Friday morning, with Local 10’s Andrew Perez unexpectedly finding himself in the middle of it.

Most of South Florida is waking up to warm, muggy conditions this Fourth of July, and while rain may soak some midday parades and barbecues, meteorologists say skies should clear in time for the fireworks.

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.

Every year in the United States there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness and 3,000 deaths, according to the CDC.

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.

The United States of America is turning 249 this year, and there are plenty of celebrations happening across South Florida to celebrate the Fourth!

The City of Pembroke Pines has canceled its annual Fourth of July festivities.

Republicans aimed to meet President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July deadline on the 940-page “big, beautiful” bill.

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.

A family is still searching for answers after their loved one was gunned down at a nightclub in Lauderdale Lakes on the Fourth of July in 2023.

A 21-year-old man from Homestead was arrested Tuesday after he shot a man on the Fourth of July near his home, authorities said.

A 17-year-old boy was undergoing surgery on Friday at Jackson Memorial Hospital after fireworks exploded right on his face.

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.

America is celebrating its 248th birthday with several new bundles of joy that were recently born at Broward Health Coral Springs.

Authorities say shark attacks have disrupted Fourth of July celebrations at Texas' South Padre Island.

July 4 is always a fine time to double-check how much you know about how the U.S. government works.

The Fourth of July will forever be remembered as America’s birthday, but it’s also the birthday of a salad that Americans absolutely adore: the Caesar salad!

Key Biscayne is hosting its 65th annual Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning.

Fourth of July is here! If there are a few things you need from the store, many of them are open today.

The city of Plantation hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Thursday, which kicked off at 9 a.m.

Whether you’re out on the boat today or celebrating with a backyard BBQ, we want to see how you’re celebrating America’s 248th birthday.

Several boaters were spotted early Thursday morning at the Watson Boat Ramp in Miami, trying to secure their spots on the water before things get too busy.

It's 100 years since the Caesar salad is said to have been invented on the Fourth of July at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico.

Miami’s four spoil islands will not reopen Thursday for the Fourth of July and they will remain closed until further notice, the city of Miami confirmed Wednesday.

Drivers in the Upper Keys should expect significant traffic congestion on the Fourth of July due to a parade in Key Largo, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months.

Fun, food and fireworks! The Fourth of July is tomorrow and we will definitely be celebrating in true South Florida summer fashion-- with heat!

The United States of America is turning 248 this year, and there are plenty of celebrations happening across South Florida to celebrate the Fourth!

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up.

The Broward Sheriff's Office and a mother whose 19-year-old daughter was murdered on the Fourth of July are hoping someone will come forward with information.

North Carolina deputies pulled over a 40-year-old southwest Miami-Dade man on the Fourth of July and found him with a missing Coral Springs teen, leading to an abduction charge, authorities said Friday.

A fire was reported Wednesday morning at a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

New York and the nation’s capital once again wowed the country with scintillating shows.

A 13-year-old boy in Broward County suffered injuries to his face and right hand early Wednesday morning in an accident involving fireworks, first responders said.

In Plantation, the town kicked off its celebration Tuesday morning with its annual Independence Day parade, led by Grand Marshall and long-time city employee, 101-year-old Norma Fink.

South Floridians aren't the only ones celebrating the Fourth of July in South Florida.

South Florida residents were seen gathering in Dania Beach early Tuesday morning to celebrate America’s independence.

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

In Plantation, the town kicked off its celebration Tuesday morning with its annual Independence Day parade, led by Grand Marshall and long-time city employee, 101-year-old Norma Fink.

The city of Fort Lauderdale is gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The laser show is scheduled to take place over Lake Superior at the town’s Lower Harbor.

Your drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

Independence Day may be Tuesday, but some people got the party started over the weekend.

Weather woes across the country have made traveling during the Fourth of July holiday difficult over the weekend and continuing Monday.

Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer, and if you’re going to be lighting off fireworks, you’ll need some patriotic songs to go along.

With a flood of visitors and tourists expected, officials in the nation’s capital are mobilizing additional police officers and dozens of teams of civilian peacekeepers in an attempt to keep rising violent crime rates from marring the holiday weekend.

Register to win a brand new grill just in time for the Fourth of July.

In the midst of the chaos of a Chicago-area parade massacre, a woman walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.

A GoFundMe account created to help a boy orphaned by the deadly parade shooting in Chicago on the Fourth of July has collected more than $2 million.

A fire erupted Monday night at a popular seafood restaurant in Palmetto Bay.

Large crowds of people ran for their lives after gunfire erupted Monday at a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia.

The National Park Service is hosting an Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

After six people were killed at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois, South Florida law enforcement says they are staying extra vigilant at holiday events.

Flights in and out of Miami-Dade County's airport and Broward County's airport are running smoothly and it's a test run for the summer surge.

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

As a hurricane specialist, it’s probably no surprise that summer is my favorite season.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The City of Margate is hosting a day of fun Monday for the Fourth of July, which began with a parade at 9 a.m.

Fourth of July has arrived, but if you forgot a few items for your barbecue, don’t fret. There are plenty of stores that remain open this holiday.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials conducted sweeps of fireworks vendors ahead of the Fourth of July holiday to ensure they aren’t selling dangerous or improperly packaged fireworks.

Celebrating our country's independence on the Fourth of July will bring an added bonus this year.

The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike.

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, firefighters blew up watermelons in Davie Wednesday morning to demonstrate the dangers of fireworks, showing what could happen to parts of one’s body if they’re not handled properly.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.

If you’ve been scrolling around on social media this month, then you may have noticed that over the Fourth of July weekend, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg was riding on some sort of wakeboard on a lake with an American flag in tow.

A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

Many locals in Key West aren't overly concerned about Tropical Storm Elsa, though officials are urging them to be cautious.

South Floridians will experience a mostly dry Fourth of July before Tropical Storm Elsa begins to impact the area’s weather as early as Monday morning.

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.

Fourth of July weekend is nearing, and Miami's Biscayne Bay will be packed with boaters and water enthusiasts — plus the tons of trash they typically leave behind.

While Covid-19 fears had local governments closing beaches in 2020, this year some fireworks shows will be back on, though there will be some of notable absences.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic had most of us on lockdown during Independence Day in 2020, it’s no wonder that experts predict Fourth of July travel to approach record levels in 2021.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Monday that they are asking federal authorities to allow U.S. cruises to resume in July. The Miami-based cruise line plans to require that all guests have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series no less than two weeks before departure.

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden delivered his first primetime speech as commander-in-chief on Thursday evening from the East Room of the White House. Biden said all adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1st. I need you to get vaccinated when is your turn,” Biden said, adding Dr. Anthony Fauci has assured everyone that the vaccines are safe. Here are the next steps we’re taking to make that happen: — President Biden (@POTUS) March 12, 2021I will use every power I have and I will not relent until we beat this virus. — President Biden (@POTUS) March 12, 2021Related stories

HIALEAH, Fla. – There has been a higher demand for consumer fireworks in South Florida ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, but there is also a short supply. Patricia Taime owns the Fireworks Lady & Co., which operates seasonal firework sales tent locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. “We did extremely, extremely well,” Taime said about her sales as a consumer fireworks supplier. This is all to blame for the nationwide shortage of consumer fireworks, she said. Raul Caminero, who also profits from consumer fireworks sales, said there have been many complications during the pandemic.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Zoo Miami reopened to visitors Tuesday after being forced to re-close its doors on the Fourth of July. “We feel relieved and a bit elated,” Ron Magill, of Zoo Miami, said. But with the state now entering Phase 2 of its reopening, zoo officials decided to reopen most outdoor attractions, but not without changes. Zoo officials are also limiting the number of guests they let in each day. “As long as I think they’re taking precautions and safety, I think it’s a good thing,” Ophelia Gualtieri said.

And with more people buying their own fireworks, Fourth of July celebrations could be riskier this year. “The general public is buying more than ever before,” Steve Houser, president of the National Fireworks Association told the Associated Press. But not everyone is as alarmed by the increased interest in consumer fireworks. Fire departments and many sellers also urge people to have a sober “designated shooter,” said Houser of the National Fireworks Association. Some in the industry believe monthslong lockdowns during the pandemic explain the increased interest in blowing off steam with fireworks.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Officials in Miami-Dade and Broward are closing down all public beaches for the Fourth of July holiday weekend as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida. We now see this virus is prevalent in this age group and we want to keep this down, Gimenez said. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean Trantalis confirmed that the beaches in his city will be closed for the Fourth of July weekend. The beach closures are due to the latest spike in both counties of COVID-19 cases, especially among a younger demographic. In Miami-Dade, Gimenez said he had to take action because he has seen that the trend in COVID-19 number rising after a holiday.

MIAMI – Officials are asking residents to watch the Fourth of July fireworks from their cars or their homes to avoid large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. Broward CountyFORT LAUDERDALE: City officials are asking residents to watch the shows from outside of their homes. Miami-Dade CountyCoral Gables and Miami Beach canceled their fireworks shows. MIAMI BEACH: Virtual fireworks display paired with music by the New World Symphony: Starting at 9 p.m. on MBTV (Channels 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse) or the Miami Beach Facebook page. If your city is hosting a Fourth of July fireworks display and it is not in this list, e-mail the information to Share@Local10.com.

There are few things in life better than a big juicy burger straight off the grill, right?

CNN image(KPTV) - PORTLAND, Oregon -- Its a busy couple days for animal shelters and hospitals, as they care for more sick and stray pets from the Fourth of July. This Fourth of July they cared for 87 animals Thursday alone, compared to their 61 patients on an average day. We checked in with shelters in the area who also had quite a few lost pets. And Multnomah County Animal Services took in 21. As for this weekend, Multnomah County Animal Services will be waiving impound and board fees through Sunday as long as the pet is picked up by Tuesday.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A Hillsborough County, Florida deputy sheriff arrested a 35-year-old man on Fourth of July after being accused of pretending to be a law enforcement officer. Hastings told him "he was a law enforcement officer and his credentials were at the office." He told the deputy he could follow him back to the "station" so he could obtain and show him his credentials. Shortly after exiting on Branch Forbes, Hastings was stopped by a Hillsborough County deputy, where he was detained while they interviewed the off-duty deputy. No handcuffs or firearms were located in the vehicle," the Sheriff's Office said.

Two families are mourning the loss of their loved ones killed by fireworks on the Fourth of July. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Residents were shocked to find a black bear roaming around their neighborhood in Homestead early in the morning on the Fourth of July. Fernando Morales, the bear was spotted around 1:30 a.m. Thursday in the Oasis housing development. Responding officers reported that the bear was not aggressive and they tracked it as it wandered through the neighborhood, keeping their vehicles between themselves and the bear. Morales said the officers contacted residents who live near where the bear had been and asked neighborhood associations to send out email alerts. According to Morales, there have been several bear sightings overnight in Homestead, with the last sighting being reported around 4:30 a.m. Friday.

Residents were shocked to find a black bear roaming around their neighborhood in Homestead early in the morning on the Fourth of July. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

A former Miami Hurricanes and current Miami Dolphins player was seriously injured in an early morning rollover crash on the Fourth of July. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI - A former Miami Hurricanes and current Miami Dolphins player was seriously injured in an early morning rollover crash on the Fourth of July. Defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was among those injured in Thursday's crash where the Dolphin Expressway meets the Palmetto Expressway. Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) July 4, 2019"We were made aware this morning of a serious car accident involving Kendrick Norton," the Dolphins said in a statement. Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Kendrick Norton battles Bethune-Cookman's Phillip Norman during the third quarter, Sept. 5, 2015, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Kendrick Norton makes an air guitar out of Florida State quarterback James Blackman's leg after making a tackle during a 24-20 win against the Seminoles.