Independence Day

With the suspects now facing federal gun charges, a judge has dismissed state gun charges against two men who police said planned a mass shooting in Richmond on the Fourth of July.

A Key West man ate an entire 9-inch Key lime pie topped with whipped cream -without using his hand – in 1 minute and 14 seconds, to win the island city’s annual Key Lime Pie Eating Championship.  Competing for his fifth year, Chris Shultz defeated 24 other entrants in the Florida Keys’ sweet alternative to New York City’s traditional July…

South Floridians are celebrating America’s birthday and independence in events all over the region. NBC 6’s Ari Odzer reports

At least 38 people were shot and at least seven killed Monday morning in a shooting at Highland Park’s Independence Day parade. A person of interest has been apprehended.

NBC 6’s Ari Odzer is in Key Biscayne, one of the cities holding events Monday to celebrate the Fourth of July.

NBC 6’s Heather Walker went on board one of the boats tasked with making sure no one gets hurt celebrating the Fourth of July.

With lots of people spending the Fourth of July on the water, South Florida is busy with boats. But, with that increase in traffic comes an increase in safety concerns. The United States Coast Guard is out in full force Monday in the waters across South Florida making sure celebrations stay safe. As of Monday morning, things have been going…

NBC 6’s Yvette Lewis has tips for you to know to stay safe Monday.

Across Miami-Dade and Broward on Monday, various cities will be holding events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on what will be America’s 246th birthday. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea held a town parade with family-friendly events running from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at El Prado Park, located at 4500 El Mar Drive. Miami Beach will hold its Fire on the Fourth…

Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together.

Across the United States this weekend, some Ukrainian refugees are marking Independence Day by celebrating their own new starts.

NBC 6’s Kim Wynne reports on fireworks safety tips for this 4th of July weekend.

NBC 6’s Kim Wynne reports on fireworks safety tips to be safe this Fourth of July holiday.

Rescue crews arrived to discover the man had already been rushed to a nearby hospital — but the body part had been left behind and also needed to be rushed to the facility.

Boston is a destination city for so many who want to celebrate our country’s history. This year, on our nation’s birthday, some new history is being unveiled. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s own words are on display in Boston in a letter to the Marquis de Lafayette from July of 1780. “The letter was a letter of warning,” said Massachusetts...

NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports on fireworks safety tips to be safe this Fourth of July holiday

While most Americans feel a sense of patriotism on the Fourth of July, one four-legged family member is feeling anxious over the sounds of fireworks.

While most Americans feel a sense of patriotism on the Fourth of July, one four-legged family member is feeling anxious over the sounds of fireworks.

Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, falls on a Monday this year. If you forgot some last-minute items, we have you covered on what places are open and closed across South Florida. Publix – OPEN Walgreens- OPEN Sedanos- OPEN Winn Dixie/Fresco y Mas- OPEN Presidente Supermarket- OPEN Trader Joe’s – OPEN from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whole…

NBC 6’s Jessica Vallejo has more on what you need to know to avoid delays this coming weekend.