ORLANDO, Fla. – Many are ready to ring in the New Year with a bang but as a dry spell continues throughout Central Florida, the fire risk is high. Polk County has issued a burn ban, which prohibits ...

While Mississippi state law permits fireworks, individual cities and counties have their own specific ordinances. In Jackson, residents can legally use fireworks on their property on New Year's Eve ...

Low humidity and high winds have created dangerous fire conditions across north Georgia ahead of New Year's Eve. Cherokee County officials urge residents to skip backyard fireworks to prevent ...

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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 ...

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MACON, Ga. — Edward Kemp walked into Jake's Fireworks on Wednesday morning with a mission: to load up nearly hundreds of dollars worth of fireworks for his family of six kids. "You get different types ...

Florida law permits the use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Independence Day. Outside of designated holidays, fireworks are only legal for agricultural purposes like scaring birds.

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - As South Floridians prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Miami Dade Fire Rescue is reminding the public about the dangers of mishandled fireworks.

If you’re looking to ring in the new year with the explosive joy of fireworks, make sure you know the rules. It could cost you a hefty fine. Or a finger. Here’s what you need to know about fireworks ...