Drones are really having a moment right now, and some Fourth of July festivities in South Florida are jumping on the trend. But there are still traditional fireworks, festivals and more planned.

The Fourth of July looks pretty wet overall for the state of Florida, especially the peninsula,” AccuWeather’s Alex DaSilva said earlier this week, and that’s the attitude weather officials are adopting with as the National Hurricane Center reports a 40% chance of tropical development along a front stuck over the Sunshine State.

America's birthday is on Friday. Are banks and stock markets closed? Will there be mail delivery? What about UPS and FedEx? What to know.

Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the Fourth of July holiday has become one filled with fireworks, musical celebrations and other flag-waving opportunities.

While most banking and mail services will halt for Independence Day, some stores will be open at normal or reduced hours.