Best Firework Displays Across the Country
From the patriotic heart of Washington, D.C. to the big city flash of New York, these spots are known for their impressive summer events.
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From the patriotic heart of Washington, D.C. to the big city flash of New York, these spots are known for their impressive summer events.
As South Florida gets ready to celebrate the July 4th holiday weekend with family, friends and fireworks, the Broward County Sheriff's Department wants to remind people to play it safe.
What's new this Fourth of July? A happy face with a wink exploding over New York City as part of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2013 — the nation's biggest display.
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The city of Fort Lauderdale held its a annual Fourth of July Spectacular on the beach Wednesday.
Forced to end their annual 4th of July fireworks show due to budget constraints, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is bringing back the bang - literally.
Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities' budgets.
Lots of people are planning to hit the beach or go to a barbecue to celebrate the Fourth of July. But just in case you were planning on stopping by the bank or library, forget about it, they're closed.
The Florida Highway Patrol has stepped up the number of troopers on patrol for the July 4th holiday.
Tolls. Traffic. High gas prices. Traveling in Florida has its share of problems. If your Fourth of July plans take you upstate, however, road closures from Debby will not be one of them.
The past few days have been mostly cloudy, windy and rainy at times due to Tropical Depression Debby. Thankfully, we are now done with Debby since the final advisory was issued Wednesday and what's left of the storm is now moving out into the open waters of the Atlantic according the CBS4 meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez.
Hoping not to have a repeat of last year when fireworks sparked four brush fires and injured one person, Coral Springs police plan to be out in force this year to help ensure that city residents celebrate the Fourth of July safely.
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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.
Weeks after the brazen robbery of crown jewels, Paris' Louvre saw hundreds of works in its Egypt section damaged by water from a leaky old heating system.
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
The man and woman who were found shot to death in a Southwest Miami-Dade home on Saturday have been identified, deputies said.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
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The man and woman who were found shot to death in a Southwest Miami-Dade home on Saturday have been identified, deputies said.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that it's "really important" that video of the strikes "be made public."
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
President Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch and flex his presidential power are set to be tested at the Supreme Court on Monday.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.