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Red, White & Kaboom: Thousands gather in Lakeland for early Independence Day celebration
Lakeland community members gathered a day early to kick off the holiday weekend with the annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration.
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BayCare partners with drone company to speed up medical deliveries in Pinellas County
BayCare Health System is launching a new drone pilot program later this year to bypass traffic and speed up medical deliveries across Pinellas County.
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View MoreTampa historical exhibit explores Florida's role as 14th colony for holiday weekend
Families are kicking off the Fourth of July weekend by discovering a surprising chapter of local history at the Tampa Bay History Center. A newly opened exhibition details how Florida served as a loyalist stronghold for the British during the Revolutionary War.
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View MoreHow to watch today’s World Cup matches: Saturday, July 4
The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 gets underway today with two matches taking place in the U.S. Canada takes on Morocco in Houston followed by Paraguay and France on the pitch in Philadelphia.
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View MoreHow to watch today’s World Cup matches: Saturday, July 4
The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 gets underway today with two matches taking place in the U.S. Canada takes on Morocco in Houston followed by Paraguay and France on the pitch in Philadelphia.
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Best times to fish during hot quarter moon weekend
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the best opportunities to fish this weekend come during the early morning or late evening hours. Hubbard says this is when the water will be coolest amidst a quarter moon weekend when we are seeing lots of heat and warm water.
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July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
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4th of July cookout: Tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting gatherings
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.
