ORLANDO, Fla. – Many are ready to ring in the New Year with a bang but as a dry spell continues throughout Central Florida, the fire risk is high. Polk County has issued a burn ban, which prohibits ...

The Hawaii Fire Department announces that permits for firecrackers will be available for purchase beginning today at the following vendor locations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration. Currently ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates more than 14,000 Americans were injured by fireworks in 2024.

The Jacksonville city council is considering a plan to build townhouses, duplexes, and other multi-family homes but not everyone is thrilled about it. Read full article: ‘This is crazy’: Woman says ...

Firing off New Year’s fireworks is only allowed between 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve and 1 a.m. New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026. Permits should be visibly displayed at the site where they will be fired and ...

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - As South Floridians prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Miami Dade Fire Rescue is reminding the public about the dangers of mishandled fireworks.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — As we head into New Year’s Eve, local first responders want families to keep safety top of mind, especially when it comes to fireworks. “Make common-sense decisions when you ...

HAWAIʻI COUNTY, Hawaiʻi (Island News) -- Residents on the Big Island can purchase a fireworks permit at a number of locations starting this Friday just in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New Year’s Eve will mark a tragic one-year anniversary of the massive fireworks explosion in Aliamanu that killed six people and injured at least 20. New laws are now in ...

Top Dog Fireworks in Houston (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – Fireworks sales officially began Saturday in the Houston area ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - The final hours of 2025 are ticking away in the Sunshine State, and many people are getting ready to celebrate in some kind of vibrant and iconic South Florida style — from the Big ...

From Dec. 20 to midnight on Jan. 1, licensed retailers can legally sell fireworks in the state. It’s one of a handful of state-approved “selling seasons” for fireworks, aimed at making the pyrotechnic ...