As a result, the state has increased its related safety campaigns. In previous years, one week in late July was usually ...

WPBF First Warning Meteorologist Brooke Silverang discusses the risks of rip currents and how to stay safe in the ocean this ...

The warmer temperatures and cool breezes of late spring tempt many people to open windows in their homes and let in the fresh ...

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, firework displays will light up the night sky. Here are ways revelers ...

The Fourth of July weekend brings some of the heaviest boat traffic of the year to Table Rock Lake and waterways across the ...

Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion.

It's no mystery why July Fourth is when Americans are at the highest risk of fireworks injuries. Here's how to play it safe.

Thousands of preventable injuries and even deaths are caused by the careless use of fireworks each year. Sparklers, often given to children, burn at over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and can cause serious ...

More people visit U.S. emergency departments on July 4 and 5 than on any other days of the year, according to data from Pew Research Center. And this year, the heat wave affecting ...

July 5 is the busiest day for animal shelters. Experts urge pet parents to secure homes, check microchips before July 4th ...

As Oklahomans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, following a few basic safety precautions can help prevent the ...

The loud sound of fireworks and other noisy celebrations can be taxing to dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. July 4th is one of the most active times for pets to get lost, ...