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Twelve dogs were rescued from a mobile home fire in Ft. McCoy on Friday, Marion County Fire Rescue said.

It has been one year since fireworks ignited a massive fire that destroyed the clubhouse and pool area in the Wilson Preserve community in Riverview. But as the community celebrates another Fourth of July holiday, frustrated residents say the damaged pool area remains, and they’re demanding answers.

Some ZooTampa residents got to enjoy some 4th of July-themed treats and enrichment leading up to the holiday last week.

Tampa Bay weather forecast for Friday night.

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Crowds piled into Sparkman Wharf Friday for the Star Spangled Sparkman 4th of July Celebration.

Residents celebrated the Fourth of July with a vibrant fireworks display at the St. Pete Pier Friday night.

Several fireworks could be seen bursting through the Tampa skyline as residents celebrated the Fourth of July Friday.

A group of Florida environmental advocates filed a lawsuit in federal court to shut down the migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz.

Fourth of July festivities turned chaotic for families spending the Independence Day holiday at Dolphin Beach Resort with lightning striking multiple beach goers.

Florida leaders talked property tax relief all session long, lawmakers even called for a study on the issue before taking further action. However, the Governor believes we should skip the study, saying it's time to act not analyze.