US Air Force Band of the West to perform 2 free concerts at Disney Springs

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West is bringing its nationwide tour to Orlando, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The musical group will perform a series of free concerts on July 3 and 4 at the Waterside Stage in Disney Springs.

Gov. DeSantis unveils Lincoln statue in The Villages ahead of America 250

Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in Wildwood on Tuesday morning as part of Florida's official celebration of America's 250th birthday. The monument features the nation's 16th president atop a concrete pedestal holding the Emancipation Proclamation.

Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday

Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.

Orlando opens 50-year-old time capsule buried during nation's Bicentennial

City officials in Orlando opened a 50-year-old time capsule on Monday, revealing a collection of artifacts buried beneath Lake Eola during the nation's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend

Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

America 250: The Daughter of America the American Revolution honor first veterans
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The Daughters of the American Revolution are spreading patriot markers all across the nation to celebrate the very first veterans during America's 250th anniversary. A local chapter based in Winter Park met with FOX 35's Amanda Mckenzie to go in depth about the importance of remembering your local history.

Florida trailblazers: Highlighting Six icons who shaped the country's history ahead of America's 250th

For 250 years, bold individuals have built, defended and defined this country. While Florida was not an original state, it has a rich history of artists, explorers and patriots who helped shape the nation.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

Kennedy Space Center celebrates America's 250th with summer events

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is marking America's 250th anniversary with a monthlong series of events celebrating the nation's achievements in space exploration and aviation.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

Road to 250: Cypress Gardens water ski team
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Good Day Orlando is celebrating the U.S.'s 250th birthday by highlighting unique things around Florida. Cypress Gardens became the birthplace of performance water skiing in the 1940s.

White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says

Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.

Road to 250: Florida National Cemetery
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Good Day Orlando is celebrating America's 250th birthday by highlighting places around the state. FOX 35's Marley Capper stops at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell to learn its maintained and how the plots are honored.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.