Why did the Orlando 4th of July fireworks show not start on time at Lake Eola Park?

The fireworks show, which was scheduled to light up the sky between 9:10 and 9:15 p.m. Monday was delayed for several minutes, before finally getting underway around 9:40 p.m.

6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade in Highland Park

A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.

Chick-fil-A is America's favorite restaurant for 8th year in a row

Chick-fil-A has maintained its position as America’s favorite restaurant for eight years in a row, according to this latest survey.

'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordeal

A Florida teenager is recovering in the hospital after a nasty shark attack in Taylor County. Addison Bethea, 17, was scalloping with her brother, Rhett, when she felt something tap her leg. Just seconds later, she was being pulled underwater.

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: Here are the signs to know

Plenty of people will gather over the Fourth of July weekend with backyard parties, a visit to the beach, or perhaps spend a day at the theme parks to see their nightly fireworks show. All fun, but it's also July in Florida, which means summer heat.

'We are just baffled': Woman shot during road-rage incident in Florida still hospitalized, sister says

The woman who was shot during an apparent road-rage incident last week in Oviedo, Florida, remains in the hospital where she underwent a second surgery this week, according to her sister. Her family remains hopeful she'll pull through.

Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course

An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.