Lake Wales pottery project: National grant funds free community art classes ahead of America 250
Hundreds of local residents are shaping clay into unique art pieces at the Lake Wales Arts Council to prepare for a major summer exhibition. The upcoming gallery showcase celebrates the diverse history of the nation through hands-on community crafting.
Hundreds of local residents are shaping clay into unique art pieces at the Lake Wales Arts Council to prepare for a major summer exhibition. The upcoming gallery showcase celebrates the diverse history of the nation through hands-on community crafting.
America's bicentennial vs America 250: How the country has changed in 50 years
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
America 250: National Parks offering free admission for 4th of July weekend
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
St. Petersburg spring training history: How the Grapefruit League was born
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
Tampa realtor creates digital neighborhood project for America's 250th anniversary
Tampa realtor Ignacio Torano created a digital tribute to celebrate the history, culture and personality of neighborhoods across the region.
Tampa realtor Ignacio Torano created a digital tribute to celebrate the history, culture and personality of neighborhoods across the region.
St. Petersburg hoists flag to kick off America 250 celebrations
St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.
St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.
America 250: How grit and ingenuity fueled the race to the moon
The American Revolution started with trailblazers facing steep odds and little margin for error, solving problems by adapting. That same American spirit would later take humanity to the moon — but the U.S. did not start the space race in the lead.
The American Revolution started with trailblazers facing steep odds and little margin for error, solving problems by adapting. That same American spirit would later take humanity to the moon — but the U.S. did not start the space race in the lead.
Cross Creek park preserves historic Florida home of Pulitzer Prize winner Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
Weaving Florida into America's literary history
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. FOX 13's Corey Beckman has the story.
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. FOX 13's Corey Beckman has the story.
'Liberty by the Bay': Tampa to mark America's 250th anniversary with expanded Fourth of July celebration
The City of Tampa is expecting thousands of people throughout downtown on Saturday for an expanded Fourth of July celebration.
The City of Tampa is expecting thousands of people throughout downtown on Saturday for an expanded Fourth of July celebration.
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.
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.
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.
America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
Tampa designer crafts 'prosperity pillows' for America’s 250th birthday celebration
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Tampa interior designer Karen Post is marking the milestone through craftsmanship.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Tampa interior designer Karen Post is marking the milestone through craftsmanship.
Brandon Fourth of July parade changes locations due to pipeline construction
A long-standing Independence Day tradition is taking a new path this weekend as construction projects redirect a massive local celebration.
A long-standing Independence Day tradition is taking a new path this weekend as construction projects redirect a massive local celebration.
America 250 cigars rolled in Ybor City
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. FOX 13 Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. FOX 13 Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.
J.C. Newman rolls America 250 cigars from historic Ybor City factory
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Lakeland police urge 'Red, White, and Kaboom' visitors to prepare for extreme heat
Downtown Lakeland will transform into a massive celebration Friday as city officials prepare for up to 50,000 visitors at the annual Red, White, and Kaboom event.
Downtown Lakeland will transform into a massive celebration Friday as city officials prepare for up to 50,000 visitors at the annual Red, White, and Kaboom event.
Places that tell America's story
It's a big year for our nation! The United States is marking 250 years, and with so many celebrations taking place across the country, there are some must-do things when celebrating our nation's birthday.
It's a big year for our nation! The United States is marking 250 years, and with so many celebrations taking place across the country, there are some must-do things when celebrating our nation's birthday.
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.
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.