Contra Costa County, CA

Pinole, CA

Columbus, OH

Massachusetts State

The Hill

Firework laws are always a bit confusing for Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. Are you allowed to set them off? What kinds of fireworks can you legally purchase? It's a state-by-state mess that nobody seems to understand.

Only 1 state in the US completely bans consumer fireworks

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Wide Open Eats

What is the 4th of July without cookouts, plenty of patriotic flag-waving and of course, fireworks! Those colorful bursts that illuminate the evening sky always prompt oohs and aahs from thrilled spectators. We have taken the effort out of finding the best fireworks displays in each state by doing the...

Where To Find The Best 4th of July Fireworks Displays In Every State

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

The Fourth of July is a complex holiday. On the one hand, it’s very cool that humans have invented the technology to make fireworks in the shape of a cowboy hat. On the other hand, more dogs (and pets in general) go missing on this holiday than any other day of the year, which, unfortunately, is very much connected to the whole cowboy-hat-fireworks thing.

10 Products That Will Relieve Your Dog’s Fireworks Anxiety This Fourth of July

Philadelphia, PA

Washington, DC

TravelNoire

American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the… Continue reading The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks

The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Opinion: Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Stockton, CA

CBS Sacramento

STOCKTON — The heat did not slow down Fourth of July celebrations in San Joaquin County. That started with the annual parade and ended with fireworks lighting up the sky over Banner Island Ballpark.The family-friendly day of events is a tradition in Stockton—even triple-digit temperatures and a heatwave didn't stop the celebrations or fans from attending the festivities."This is Stockton. It might be 111 to 112 today, but we're definitely used to the heat in the summer," said Matt Beckwith, a Stockton resident.The grand marshal for the parade was Stockton native Jose M. Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut.The festival at...

Stockton Ports sell out, Fourth of July Fireworks light up the sky

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Vermont State

Daily Mail

In celebration of 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, millions celebrated with parades, cookouts and the anticipated splashes of color in the evening sky.

America burst into riot of color as July 4 fireworks light up skies

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Have you ever stopped to wonder how and why hot dogs became the unofficial meal for the Fourth of July? Why do we eat German sausages on America’s birthday?. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce first named the observance of National Hot Dog Month in July 1956. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council jumped on the opportunity and has declared the month of July as National Hot Dog Month ever since.

Franfurters to Fireworks

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Scripps News

About 9,700 people were treated in ERs due to firework injuries in 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. More than half took place around the Fourth of July holiday.

Fireworks sent thousands to the hospital last year. Here are some safety tips

USA TODAY

We hold these truths to be self-evident. It's a special July 4th edition of The Short List.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of fireworks

Detroit, MI

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - A viral star of fireworks gone awry has a message for everyone on the Fourth of July: Leave the pyrotechnics to professionals.Terry Davis, from Memphis, better known to the world as "Back up Terry," sent CBS News Detroit the original video from 2017."I was not expecting this to happen," Terry said about the moment his wheelchair malfunctioned as soon as he lit a firecracker. "It just happened."According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, it happens often. In 2023, over 9,700 people across the country were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries. The highest percentage of those...

Man in viral "Back up Terry" video talks on fireworks safety after wheelchair malfunction

Hercules, CA

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San Pablo, CA

Richmond, CA

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El Cerrito, CA

Port Costa, CA

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Albany, CA

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Pinole Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, City to Host Safe Drone Light Show Instead

On Tuesday, an officer from the department responded to a fireworks complaint on Francis Drive, according to an announcement on Facebook. Their investigation led them to...

Pinole Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, City to Host Safe Drone Light Show Instead

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