After months of restrictions, Collier County officials lifted the burn ban on June 10, 2025. Recent weather changes cleared the path for Independence Day fireworks, provided residents stick to specific safety measures.
Fire chiefs backed the decision to drop the Feb. 11, 2025, restrictions. Wet conditions and lower drought risks sparked the change.
Florida restricts firework use without a permit to three dates: July 4, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. Lighting fireworks outside these times without a proper permit is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor…