
Why stop after the 4th of July? Spend a fun weekend at these free, family-friendly events around North Central Florida.

Road closures, parking, shuttles and what about the chance for rain? We have answers to it all right here for you.

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Get in the patriotic spirit with family-friendly local 4th of July festivities. We have your guide to events across the 352.
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Artist April Fitzpatrick uses color, textures, composition, and pineapple, to explore the consequences and traumas of slavery and the stress caused by inequity and racial disparities.
No need to pack an overnight bag or set up a tent for these events. Check out our weekend guide for the best ways to spend the second half of summer break.

Patriotic Skies: a Fourth of July Drone Experience is a free light show featuring 300 drones forming patriotic images, synchronized to music on 4th of July.

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit pilots profiled in the new docuseries “Chopper Cops” have star power not because they’re Hollywood A-listers, but because of the badges they wear.