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The state is seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July.
A mental evaluation was ordered for a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July after his attorney said he was unfit to stand trial.
A 28-year-old man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July in Orange County has been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
A total of 570 people were rescued from Volusia County’s beaches over the Independence Day weekend, according to county beach officials.
Volusia County deputies have arrested a man from Ormond Beach who’s accused of firing several shots at a vehicle full of people on the Fourth of July, according to the sheriff’s office.
New Smyrna Beach police say a 16-year-old boy was arrested on Independence Day after being found in possession of a gun reported lost out of Orange County.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.
A home on Apache Trail in Maitland caught fire after used fireworks were placed in a garbage bin by residents on the Fourth of July, according to the Maitland Fire Department.
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.
A beautiful Independence Day in Brevard County was marked by lots of sun and as expected every July 4: large crowds coming to beaches.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.
People are stocking up on fireworks at the last minute, preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. But it's important to stay safe, too.
Instead of lighting up the skies with fireworks, the City of Ocala is taking a slightly different approach this Independence Day with what it’s calling the Patriotic Skies drone show for the city’s first-ever Fourth of July event.
July 4 is Thursday, but the fireworks have already begun to go off in neighborhoods around Central Florida. But some Americans would like their neighbors to not celebrate quite so much.
According to AdventHealth, the number of cases coming into Centra Care has significantly increased. Last month, the average was 250 cases a week. There were 750 cases just last week alone.
As July 4 approaches, Orange County Animal Services is raising awareness about the surge in abandoned dogs and the need for responsible pet ownership.
You've probably picked which fireworks show you're going to this Fourth of July, or in the case of Oviedo, July 6.
It is time for the night sky above Lake Eola to be illuminated with fireworks, as the city of Orlando’s annual Fireworks at the Fountain Fourth of July event is back again this year.
Even though public shows offer the biggest, safest option, many people still enjoy buying their own fireworks. That's why firefighters are warning everyone of the dangers ahead of the Fourth.
We all know Fireworks at the Fountain is a good time, but you know what would make it better? Watching the fireworks at Lake Eola from a swan boat.
The Flagler Beach All-Stars have created a tradition of cleaning the beaches the morning after the Fourth of July party ends in the city.
A Palm Coast man arrested Tuesday is accused of pointing a handgun at people in his neighborhood over Fourth of July fireworks they were lighting in the street, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida has seen record-breaking heat in the past few weeks, with feel-like temperatures reaching upwards of 110 degrees in parts of Central Florida. So, what are you doing to survive the scorching temperatures?
Negar Sharifi donates or holds fundraising events to give children opportunities they wouldn't otherwise have
The Hope Church in Washington Shores offers everything from affordable housing to mentorship
Orlando police chief Eric Smith said safety is top of mind as more than 100,000 people are expected to pack Lake Eola Park for the Fireworks at the Fountain celebration.
When you first meet Larry Johns, the first thing you notice is his smile. So you probably wouldn’t guess he has served the country for decades, and now, serves his community as a social worker.
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.
Orlando Police Officer Kelvin Wilson-Bey discusses his approach to policing.
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.
Last year, thousands of people panicked and rushed away from Lake Eola after someone had yelled there was some sort of incident. However, law enforcement said there was no actual safety threat outside of the unnecessary panic.
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.
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.
Jones High School Principal Orlando Norwood told News 6 he always knew his life was destined for education.
Sunday’s “Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky” celebration has been canceled, “due to safety and concerns related” to the event, according to the Canaveral Port Authority.
Orlando Fire Department Lt. Benjamin Wootson III was honored Friday for having saved the life of a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy.
A local hotel general manager has made it his mission for the past six years to not only manage hundreds of employees, but also give back to the Central Florida community.
