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 ...

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 ...

REPORTING FROM JACKSON SQUARE, ANUM SIDDIQUI, WDSU NEWS. OKAY, SO IT’S ILLEGAL TO LIGHT FIREWORKS IN THE ENTIRE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON PARISH AND IN PARTS OF SAINT TAMMANY.

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 ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With celebrations underway, thousands across Oahu are bracing for the illegal fireworks displays around the island. Since the deadly fireworks explosion in Aliamanu, the ...

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 ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — As we head into New Year’s Eve, local first responders want families to keep safety top of mind, especially when it comes to fireworks. “Make common-sense decisions when you ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - The final hours of 2025 are ticking away in the Sunshine State, and many people are getting ready to celebrate in some kind of vibrant and iconic South Florida style — from the Big ...

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.

With 2026 right around the corner, Maryland has plenty of events Wednesday for anyone who wants to bring in the new year with a bang. From the traditional Inner Harbor fireworks show to Annapolis’ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. Picture date: Thursday January ...