Tampa rolls history into America's 250th celebration
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Step inside the last traditional cigar factory operating in the United States, where hand-rolled cigars are honoring a craft that helped shape both Tampa and the nation.

Counting down Florida’s rich history
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For 250 years, bold individuals have built, defended and defined this country. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick notes six remarkable Floridians who left a lasting mark on the nation.

Tampa Businesswoman sews American Prosperity Pillows
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a Tampa entrepreneur is creating a uniquely American keepsake designed to inspire future generations. Made in the USA and filled with symbolism, the American Prosperity Pillow is a tribute to hard work, resilience, and the American Dream.

America’s history of the space races
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250 years of American history proves that America thrives when the pressure is on. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick reveals how that grit conquered the moon and explains how it’s now fueling our next giant leap.

The Coca-Cola house
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What’s more American than Coca-Cola? For one Sebring man, a lifelong love of Coke has taken over his entire home. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes takes us inside his collection that has become a one-of-a-kind museum.

UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje stuns Topuria as Trump marks 80th birthday

American Justin Gaethje stunned Spanish‑Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria on the White House South Lawn, delivering an upset victory to close out UFC Freedom 250.

Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight: What to know, how to watch

It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.

Tampa honors Juneteenth flag creator ahead of holiday

An 83-year-old activist and Army veteran traveled from Connecticut to Tampa to be a part of a ceremony to raise the historic Juneteenth flag he designed decades ago.

White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies

New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.

America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years

From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.

America 250 merchandise scams: BBB warns of fake online products

With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree.

Beware of America 250 scams
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With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis

With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".

America 250: Students from California, Florida, and Georgia are winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge

The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them. 

UFC releases renderings for White House fight, Freedom250 Fan Fest

The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.

It’s not too late to plan a trip to celebrate America’s 250th

Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.

Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11. 

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.