In a stories published July 4 and July 5, 2026, about America 250 celebrations, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of Jennifer Koshko, who was in Washington for the holiday, as Koskho.

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.

Lake County is celebrating the country's 250th birthday with a new monument dedicated to honoring both national and local history.

On Monday, city leaders unveiled the contents of a 50-year-old time capsule sealed during the nation’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

A new AP-NORC poll has found that most Americans believe civil liberties like the right to vote are under threat.

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline a weekend air show in Cocoa Beach.

Florida International University unveiled a statue of former President Ronald Reagan, marking what would have been his 115th birthday, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an America 250 news conference in Vero Beach, announcing Washington’s Birthday would be recognized as a state holiday this year.

Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson County Courthouse.