Severe drought and soaring wildfire risk explain why Florida could restrict fireworks and what may happen next.

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...

As the end of 2025 approaches, Ohioans who want to end the year with a bang may want to check state and local laws first. For years, Ohioans have been setting off fireworks to celebrate not just ...

Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their ...