FOURTH OF JULY

Kissimmee is playing host on Saturday to a qualifying eating competition where the winner could go on to compete at Nathan's Hot Dogs' famous July 4 competition.

In the midst of the chaos of a Chicago-area parade massacre, a woman walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.

Mental health professionals say feeling anxious or even traumatized after the Fourth of July fireworks scare in downtown Orlando is completely warranted.

Volusia County is calling on volunteers to help clean up beaches after Fourth of July celebrations.

The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles.

At least 12 people were injured in a stampede at Lake Eola as Fourth of July parkgoers ran from what they thought was a shooting.

An investigation is underway near the Fourth of July celebration in Orlando.

Dozens of people showed up Monday to help honor a World War II veteran celebrating his 103rd birthday in Ormond Beach.

It’s a well known custom to launch fireworks in celebration of the Fourth of July, but what gives those fireworks that spectacular, colorful hue?

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

To become a U.S. citizen, applicants have to show the ability to read, write and speak English, pay a $725 fee to apply, and pass a civics test.

We are pinpointing more scattered showers and storms.

Watch live coverage of Orlando's Fireworks at the Fountains at Lake Eola from News 6 on ClickOrlando.com, with several livestreams and headlines from Orlando, Florida.

The iconic event began in 1997 and was scheduled to celebrate 25 years with a 30-minute fireworks display on Sunday night.

You may have noticed after seeing fireworks displays late in the evening (or setting off your own) that the smoke just seems to sit there long after the show’s over.

The short answer is chemistry.

It will be a good idea to have a backup ready for your afternoon holiday weekend plans. Widespread rain and thunderstorms will once again be expected Sunday. Rain chances dip a bit heading into Monday.

Huge crowds are expected to fill Volusia County beaches for the Fourth of July and beach safety is adding extra staff to make sure everyone stays safe this holiday weekend.

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up, travel experts are predicting a massive increase in the number of travelers.

The city of Eustis announced its Independence Day Hometown Celebration for Friday, July 1 in Ferran Park.

Threatened shorebirds have been hatching throughout southeast Volusia County over the past week ahead of what is expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend in Central Florida, according to county officials.

After being canceled for two years because of COVID-19, Altamonte Springs’ massive Fourth of July event is making a colorful return.

The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike.

The Fourth of July weekend calls for all sorts of items such as grills, canoes, camping gear or event tickets.

As travel is ramping up for the Fourth of July holiday, staffing shortages are causing problems for some of the nation’s largest airlines.

Before it's Independence Day, find out how much your really know about the Fourth of July holiday.

Here's the best way to watch the fireworks in Orlando.

A record number of Floridians are expected to hit the road for Fourth of July travel, despite high gas prices, according to AAA.

Sam’s Club is offering another $8 membership deal for a limited time.

Here's the best way to watch the fireworks in Orlando.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

After being canceled for two years because of COVID-19, Altamonte Springs’ massive Fourth of July event is making a colorful return.

Legoland Florida Resort is preparing to welcome back its popular summer celebration.

Flagler County deputies say they’ve arrested a security officer who shot into a home with children inside while celebrating the Fourth of July.

The Orlando Police Department is looking for the driver of a red and black Camaro who hit a woman and several parked vehicles while downtown on the Fourth of July.

If you’ve been scrolling around on social media this month, then you may have noticed that over the Fourth of July weekend, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg was riding on some sort of wakeboard on a lake with an American flag in tow.

Skip and Mikey Skippers were among three killed Sunday night in a head-on crash after the driver of another vehicle was driving the wrong way on County Road 523, according to troopers.

A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

Beaches were packed with people enjoying the Fourth of July holiday on Monday but Volusia County Beach Safety says swimmers need to be aware of the conditions because the water can still get choppy.

Live music, free watermelon, and apple pies made this Monday like no other for Independence Day.

A fireworks celebration in downtown Ocean City, Maryland was canceled after fireworks set for the city's Fourth of July celebration accidentally exploded.

Parramore Kidz Zone gets results for children in underserved neighborhoods.

The Fourth of July holiday is being marked with somber tones in South Florida, where a collapsed building has left at least 24 dead and more than 120 missing under rubble.

Friday night played host to the Eustis “Hometown Celebration” at Ferran Park.

An Orlando restaurant owner, while struggling to keep his own doors open, used donations to feed front-line heroes during the pandemic.

Fireworks at the Fountain is returning to Lake Eola this Fourth of July weekend.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

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.

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

The year 2020 will forever be remembered as the year children and parents around the country were faced with a new learning system: virtual learning.

Holiday travel is rebounding from its COVID-19 pandemic slump and this Fourth of July, many of those travelers will be flocking to Orlando.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.

4th of July celebrations at Central Florida theme parks

Lots of rain is on the way.

Fred Robinson says he was blessed to have joined the U.S. Marines along with his twin brother when they were 17 years old.

DJ Nasty shares story of going from jet-setting amongst the stars to helping children with algebra during pandemic

An OPD lieutenant and civilian teamed up to make sure more than 800 Orlando police officers and staff had the necessary equipment to stay safe during the pandemic.

Fireworks at the Fountain is returning to Orlando and News 6 viewers will have more than a dozen ways to watch this Fourth of July.

Bar owner recognized for his role helping other owners navigate the pandemic.

Tornado destroys newlyweds' apartment in June 2020 and woman helps them recover.

When gyms closed and the world went into lockdown during the height of the pandemic, Orlando resident Andre Smart knew he had to stay active.

New national data shows a significant increase in fireworks-related injuries and deaths during the pandemic.

You may get sick of the rain, but we need it.

Orange County leaders are set to give an update on the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday afternoon.

A small business owner and nurse practitioner is being honored by News 6 for her commitment to getting 380 people in her community COVID-19 vaccines.

Firework celebrations are back this year for July 4th celebrations.

A major fireworks shortage is expected, making everything from sparklers to the big mortar shells hard to find.

An Orlando area sign language interpreter said she pushed through personal tragedy to help her community during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flag Day is a day to celebrate the Stars and Stripes, but here are some things you may not know.

The City of Clermont announced its Fourth of July event is returning after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19 pandemic.

After a year without Fireworks at the Fountain, the city of Orlando is bringing back the annual July 4th show.

The Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New Smyrna Beach this year, according to the city commission.

Looking forward to 2022, the City of Altamonte Springs announced Wednesday its Red Hot & Boom fireworks show will be canceled for the second year in a row.

DEBARY, Fla. – Like most cities, DeBary canceled last year’s Fourth of July celebration because of the pandemic but this year city leaders said they’re bringing it back. Despite the pandemic, the city has still held popular events, some at limited capacity and others with normal size crowds. Each year the city spends about $35,000 on the event and a citizens’ group raises money for the rest. Ad“We have credit for that towards this year because we did not use the fireworks,” said Chasez. Monitoring the pandemic trends, she said they will determine whether all vendors can be there this year.

GROVELAND – The City of Groveland didn't host a big Fourth of July celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it did put on two dueling fireworks displays for residents to watch safely from their own homes. “In previous years, our tradition has been to gather for the best things the Fourth of July in Groveland has to offer: food, fun and fireworks,” Wilson wrote. They pinpointed two secret locations where they could set off the fireworks so everyone in the city can watch from their homes. The city estimates more than 21,000 people will enjoy the dueling fireworks display safely from their front porch or backyard. As the fireworks went up in Groveland, the same could not be said through much of Central Florida.

Hours into the Fourth of July holiday, New Smyrna Beach reached capacity. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Downtown Orlando is usually bustling on Friday nights, but since bars shutdown following a surge of coronavirus cases statewide, it’s a standstill. The Orlando resident said because it’s all in an effort to be safe, he is OK with the eerie emptiness. When they’re going out and interacting during the Fourth of July, in a way they may not have been for Memorial Day,” DeSantis said. “I just hope that we have learned from Memorial Day, and we are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July,” Dr. Pino said. Health experts said data indicates Memorial Day celebrations may have contributed to the jump in coronavirus cases.

GROVELAND, Fla. – The City of Groveland isn’t hosting a big Fourth of July celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it is putting on two dueling fireworks displays for residents to watch safely from their own homes. “In previous years, our tradition has been to gather for the best things the Fourth of July in Groveland has to offer: food, fun and fireworks. "Our mayor and council were very adamant on providing something to celebrate the Fourth of July for our residents," Tremaine said. They pinpointed two secret locations where they can set off the fireworks so everyone in the city can watch from their homes. The city estimates more than 21,000 people will enjoy the dueling fireworks display safely from their front porch or backyard.

Health officials concerned about spike in fireworks-related injuriesPublished: July 3, 2020, 8:40 amMany fireworks shows around the country have been canceled because of the pandemic. Health officials are concerned there will be a spike in fireworks-related injuries with people putting on their own displays. Here’s a look at some fireworks safety tips.

Coronavirus cases still climbing ahead of Fourth of July holidayPublished: July 1, 2020, 4:50 pmNews 6 takes a closer look at the number of coronavirus cases in Florida ahead of Fourth of July weekend.

Penumbral eclipseA penumbral lunar eclipse isn’t as exciting and definitely not as noticeable as a total lunar eclipse. When the moon completely moves through the earth’s shadow it is known a total lunar eclipse. The penumbral lunar eclipse starts at 11:07 p.m. and lasts until 1:52 a.m. Planets galoreThrough the middle of July, the planets will continue to put on a show in the morning sky. The evening star will now rise in the morning joining Jupiter, Saturn and Mars through the month.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Many cities in Central Florida have canceled or rescheduled Fourth of July fireworks shows amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Orlando has also canceled the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show, the show would have been held at Lake Eola. Deltona postponed the city’s fireworks show and have moved the show to Labor Day weekend in September. New Smyrna Beach has also postponed the city’s fireworks show. DeLand is considering rescheduling the city’s fireworks show.

CLERMONT, Fla. – Clermont is the latest Central Florida city to call off its Fourth of July event in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. City officials said in a Facebook post Wednesday that Red, White and Boom, the city’s annual fireworks show, has been canceled. Officials did not say whether they would attempt to hold the event at a later time. 📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: As determined at the May 26 Clermont City Council Meeting, the Red, White and Boom event planned for July 4 has been canceled. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The City of Mount Dora has canceled its Freedom on the Waterfront Independence Day event, citing concerns over COVID-19. City leaders say the annual fireworks show and parade will not happen Fourth of July weekend due to the ongoing pandemic. Officials made their decision Tuesday when discussing the potential for large crowds at the annual event. City leaders are exploring other options later this summer for a fireworks show. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – The New Smyrna Beach City Commission voted to postpone its Fourth of July fireworks show Tuesday, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made during the council’s third virtual meeting as part of another round of preventative measures to keep COVID-19 from spreading. County leaders said the fireworks show would be postponed until further notice. People can watch a replay of the meeting on the City of New Smyrna Beach’s official YouTube channel here. On Tuesday, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer also announced the cancellation of the city’s Fireworks at the Fountain.

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 is excited to be apart of one Orlando's favorite Fourth of July traditions -- Fireworks at the Fountain. The celebration starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Eola, nestled in the heart of downtown. The city of Orlando recommends parking in garages west of Orange Avenue, less than a one mile walk to Lake Eola. Designated areas for handicap parking can be found on Rosiland Avenue between Jackson Street and Central Boulevard. The police officers will help direct you to handicap parking as you approach the road closure.