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Go Fourth and Rock! Jacksonville and Beyond Fourth of July Weekend Plans

Go Fourth and Rock! Jacksonville and Beyond Fourth of July Weekend Plans

JACKSONVILLE -- No plans for the Fourth of July weekend? We can fix that! Jacksonville and the surrounding areas are making sure everyone has something to do, including concerts, parades, pool parties and even ice skating.

People Help Clean Beaches Following Fireworks

People Help Clean Beaches Following Fireworks

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- It's called the trashiest day at the beach. Some local volunteers marched to clean up 41 miles of coastline on the First Coast.

Fireworks Explosions Kill  5 Workers

Fireworks Explosions Kill 5 Workers

OCRACOKE, NC -- Five people working on Independence Day fireworks shows were killed by explosions, four of them by a single blast that rocked this remote village on the Outer Banks.

Fireworks Boom Over Downtown Jacksonville

Fireworks Boom Over Downtown Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- People from all over came to watch the fireworks over the St. Johns River on the 4th of July.

Soldier Comes Home For 4th Of July

Soldier Comes Home For 4th Of July

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- As Fourth of July backyard barbecues were happening everywhere, there was one in West Jacksonville that was unique.

Biggest Fireworks Show in US Lights up NYC Sky

Biggest Fireworks Show in US Lights up NYC Sky

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty's crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001.

Freedom Riders Roll into Metro Park for 4th of July

Freedom Riders Roll into Metro Park for 4th of July

JACKSONVILLE, F L -- Hundreds of bikers rode into Metropolitan Park Saturday afternoon as part of the 2009 Freedom Ride.

Westside Neighborhood Walks to Take a Stand Against Crime

Westside Neighborhood Walks to Take a Stand Against Crime

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Dozens of residents in the Spring Tree area are hoping to get their independence back by taking a stand against crime. The westside community wants to bring an end to the recent rash of crimes that have devastated their neighborhood.

Independence Day Activities in Full Swing Downtown

Independence Day Activities in Full Swing Downtown

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It may be the 3rd of July, but 4th of July activities are already in full swing all over the First Coast.

Soldier Returns Home From Iraq In Time for 4th Celebration

Soldier Returns Home From Iraq In Time for 4th Celebration

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Family and USO greet Jacksonville-native at the airport.

St. Augustine Foots Fireworks Bill and Says It's Worth It

St. Augustine Foots Fireworks Bill and Says It's Worth It

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- While other cities have chopped the fireworks out of their budgets due to economic constraints, St. Augustine has not.

Fireworks Prices Boosted by Beijing Olympics

Fireworks Prices Boosted by Beijing Olympics

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- A fireworks shop in St. Augustine is serving 15,000 customers per day despite the higher prices indirectly caused by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

FHP Announces Program to Crack-Down on Aggressive Drivers

FHP Announces Program to Crack-Down on Aggressive Drivers

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- The Florida Highway Patrol announced today a new statewide traffic enforcement initiative called 'Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort).

Freedom Festival Begins Today at 5 p.m.

Freedom Festival Begins Today at 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Trinity Baptist Church will host its annual Freedom Festival today at 5 p.m.

Safety Tips You Need to Know for Fourth of July

Safety Tips You Need to Know for Fourth of July

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- It's that time of year to shop around for fireworks...but fire safety officials want to remind you about a few fireworks safety tips.

'Go Fourth & Rock' in the River City

'Go Fourth & Rock' in the River City

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- There are many events planned for the holiday weekend.  You can go ice skating and attend two free concerts.

St. Augustine Hosts World's Largest Water Slide

St. Augustine Hosts World's Largest Water Slide

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- St. Augustine's Adventure Landing plans to open the world's largest inflatable water slide on the fourth of July.

Driving and Parking in St. Augustine on July 4th

Driving and Parking in St. Augustine on July 4th

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- Information on roads closings and parking in America's Oldest City on the Fourth of July. 

Beach Parking Fee Returns Later This Month

Beach Parking Fee Returns Later This Month

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- The City of Jacksonville Beach will not charge for parking on the 4th Of July holiday weekend.

Hart Bridge to Stay Open for Holiday Weekend

Hart Bridge to Stay Open for Holiday Weekend

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Hart Bridge will stay open this weekend for holiday drivers, but the Main Street and Acosta bridges will close for some time Saturday night.

Fireworks River Cruise on the 4th of July

Fireworks River Cruise on the 4th of July

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- You can take a cruise on the river and then see the fireworks over Downtown Jacksonville on July 4th.  S.S. Marine Taxi will have a Fireworks Cruise special. 



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