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 ...

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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’ ...

The end of 2025 is here, wrapping a year of dizzying, devastating wildfires and locally felt impacts of the Trump administration. But if you’re planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A camera captured fireworks out of control, igniting flames in a neighbor’s yard right next to a Children’s Hospital clinic. It was one of several dangerous situations during New ...

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 ...