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Cape Coral Sun. Jun 7 2026

Cape Coral’s Red, White & BOOM Will Mark America’s 250th Birthday

Southwest Florida’s largest single-day event returns July 4 with fireworks, national entertainment, family activities and a celebration at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge.

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Cape Coral’s Red, White & BOOM Will Mark America’s 250th Birthday

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Fort Lauderdale Sun. Jun 7 2026

Fort Lauderdale Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on the Beach

The city’s Fourth of July Spectacular will bring live bands, a kids zone, beach games, family activities and fireworks to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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Fort Lauderdale Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on the Beach

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Port St. Lucie Sun. Jun 7 2026

Port St. Lucie Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Freedomfest

The city’s July 4 celebration will bring live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks, a drone show, fireworks and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox to the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.

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Port St. Lucie Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Freedomfest

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Orlando Sun. Jun 7 2026

Orlando Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Lake Eol

Fireworks at the Fountain will bring live music, family activities, food vendors and a patriotic fireworks spectacular to downtown Orlando on July 4.

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Orlando Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Lake Eol

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Jacksonville Sun. Jun 7 2026

Jacksonville Plans Its Largest Fourth of July Fireworks Show Ever for America’s 250th Birthday

The city will celebrate across Downtown Jacksonville with riverfront music, family activities, fireworks and events on both sides of the St. Johns River.

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Jacksonville Plans Its Largest Fourth of July Fireworks Show Ever for America’s 250th Birthday

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Miami Sun. Jun 7 2026

Miami Turns America’s 250th Birthday Into a Waterfront Celebration

Bayfront Park will host 250 United with live music, fireworks, a drone show, family programming and FIFA World Cup viewing on July 4.

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Miami Turns America’s 250th Birthday Into a Waterfront Celebration

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Tallahassee Sun. Jun 7 2026

Tallahassee Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday at Tom Brown Park

Florida’s capital city will mark July 4 with live music, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks finale.

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Tallahassee Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday at Tom Brown Park

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Tampa Goes Big for America’s 250th Birthday

Liberty by the Bay will bring drones, fireworks, a patriotic boat parade and a full waterfront celebration to downtown Tampa on July 4.

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Tampa Goes Big for America’s 250th Birthday

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s Governor’s Race Is Taking Shape

Trump has picked Byron Donalds. DeSantis has not picked anyone. Democrats are trying to find a path back in a state that has moved sharply right.

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Florida’s Governor’s Race Is Taking Shape

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s Condo Crisis Is Quietly Reshaping the State

New safety rules, insurance costs, reserve requirements, hurricane damage and assessments are forcing a painful reset in one of Florida’s most important retirement markets.

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Florida’s Condo Crisis Is Quietly Reshaping the State

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Whatever Happened to Florida’s Red Tide Crisis?

Red tide has not disappeared. But for now, Florida is getting something coastal residents do not often get: a break.

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Whatever Happened to Florida’s Red Tide Crisis?

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

After Years of Pain, Florida’s Insurance Market May Finally Be Turning

My renewal notice told the story: after 35 years with USAA, I switched carriers, improved my coverage, and cut thousands from my homeowners premium.

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After Years of Pain, Florida’s Insurance Market May Finally Be Turning

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s Back-to-School Tax Holiday Is Coming Early This Year

The state’s month-long tax break is expected to run July 20 through August 20, giving families more time to shop before the first bell rings.

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Florida’s Back-to-School Tax Holiday Is Coming Early This Year

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

A Quiet Hurricane Forecast May Be Florida’s Most Dangerous Storm Warning

NOAA expects a below-normal 2026 hurricane season. That may be comforting. It may also be exactly the wrong message for Florida.

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A Quiet Hurricane Forecast May Be Florida’s Most Dangerous Storm Warning

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s 2026 Ballot Could Cut Property Taxes for Homeowners — Starting at $150,000

The homestead exemption would rise from today’s $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027, then $250,000 in 2028, with future increases tied to inflation.

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Florida’s 2026 Ballot Could Cut Property Taxes for Homeowners — Starting at $150,000

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