Striking a balance
Marion County alters plans for fireworks show in rural community of Citra.
[Illustration courtesy of Marion County]
Celebrating the 4th of July has long been associated with setting off fireworks, whether they be backyard sparklers and bottle rockets or massive exploding professional shows. Many people can’t wait to hear the shells ignite with a loud “boom” and see the brilliant cascading colors falling from the sky—unless they are farmers and ranchers and […]
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