String of fireworks tent thefts hits Central Florida ahead of July 4

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.

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