Memorial Day

Florida's annual boating accident report tells of death and injuries, but includes ways to stay safe and have fun: wear life jackets, pay attention, follow the rules, go slow.

Memorial Day is on May 26. From free admission to Florida State Parks on Monday to ceremonies, there are plenty of options on what to do this holiday weekend.

Fred Faulkner wrote "The Ardennes March" as a tribute to his comrades. It's part of what he calls his U.S. Military Suite.

The pool was supposed to be open by Memorial Day. Because of spring water leaking into the pool, the city of Tampa closed it indefinitely.

Tampa International Airport officials expect a four percent increase in summer travel compared to 2023. Starting on Memorial Day weekend, TPA will see an average of about 71,000 passengers a day.

There are many different events that Tampa Bay residents can choose from to commemorate Memorial Day.

Nearly 44 million will travel nationally; the most in nearly two decades.

A high risk of rip currents will make for dangerous beach conditions through the Memorial Day weekend.

There are a variety of events commemorating the Memorial Day weekend in the greater Tampa Bay region.

The annual observance honors RAF cadets who died in Central Florida while training for World War II.

According to AAA, the number of people traveling is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

Gas prices continue to trend downward as millions of Floridians prepare to travel for the Memorial Day weekend.