The Brief
- At least three pop-up fireworks tents have been burglarized in recent days.
- Business owners report tens of thousands of dollars in losses.
- Vendors are increasing security as law enforcement investigates.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – With just days until Independence Day, a string of fireworks tent burglaries is frustrating business owners and prompting some to boost security across Central Florida.
What we know:
A series of fireworks tent burglaries has struck Central Florida just days before Independence Day. The most recent break-in occurred Tuesday in DeLand, marking the third theft involving Celebration Fireworks in under a week. Other incidents were reported in Kissimmee, Orange County, and Osceola County, all targeting pop-up tents stocked for the July 4 holiday.…