The History Of July 4th
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
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4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
A day of fun in the sun requires some planning. Here's a handy checklist for a day at the beach, the lake or the local pool.
Competitive eating is as American as (lots of) apple pie. What does it take to be competitive in the world of competitive eating?
Recording released provide for the first time the voices of the witnesses to a horrible Miami Beach police ATV accident that seriously injured two beachgoers last July 4th weekend.
One officer was fired, 3 more were demoted, and two others were suspended without pay as the Miami Beach Police Department meted out punishment for an incident that started at a bachelorette party, and ended with a police officer driving his department ATV into a group of tourists,
A third police officer now faces dismissal from the department in the fallout from the July 4th ATV crash on Miami Beach.
A young boy visiting South Florida from the Bahamas drowned off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea during a Fourth of July event.
South Floridians marked the 235th anniversary of independence in ways as varied as there are Americans.
While the 4th of July fireworks displays may leave you in awe; it could be a frightening experience for your pets. But there are some simple ways to help you and your pooch safe during 4th of July festivities.
A Dania Beach girl was injured late Sunday night when she was hit by a chunk of concrete when a firework exploded.
Joey Chestnut has scarfed down 62 wieners to win his fifth consecutive July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island.
This Independence Day will be one that several members of the armed forces will never forget as they are sworn in as U.S. citizens in Homestead.
A day on the water can be a lot of fun over the July 4th holiday weekend, but state and local enforcement agencies want all boaters to play it safe.
In honor of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, nearly 200 Miami area children visited their incarcerated parents and learned about the virtues of "being an American."
