The Brief
- Major Fourth of July events in Tampa and St. Pete are moving forward despite rain in the forecast.
- St. Pete’s fireworks could shift times, while the Hillsborough County Fair drone show plans to fly unless major storms roll in.
- Officials remind everyone to watch out for lightning — if it’s close, head indoors.
TAMPA – Tampa Bay’s biggest Independence Day celebrations are still set to light up the sky, even with rain clouds hovering overhead.
Event organizers in both St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County say their shows are planned “rain or shine,” though start times could shift if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
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