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Orlando Weekly: Senate Bill 140 Would Make it Easier for Floridians to Buy Holiday Fireworks


• Amid the fireworks in Washington over the Trump impeachment, another debate involving truth and government is taking place in Florida. The state Senate is advancing a bill that would lift the ban on fireworks sales in Florida. If you’ve ever bought fireworks and forgot they were even banned, it’s likely because you’re among the millions of people who signed a waiver certifying your fireworks would be for farming purposes – specifically, “frightening birds from agricultural work and fish hatcheries.” That means, well … you’ve lied. To yourself, to your state, and to the good people hawking gunpowder-packed toys under hot tents every July fourth. So have I. I’ve signed the waiver too, and I’m pretty sure there were no birds …
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Six City 4th of July Guide


• Here’s my handy six-city 4th of July guide for Sanford, Kissimmee, Windermere, Casselberry, Maitland and of course, Orlando. All events take place on July 4th and are free admission unless otherwise noted.
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