Are Fireworks Allowed on your own property in The Villages?

[bragones]

Wondering if The Villages allows lighting fireworks off on your own property for the 4th of July, especially since most local areas have cancelled fireworks this year.

[dewilson58]

Wondering if The Villages allows lighting fireworks off on your own property for the 4th of July, especially since most local areas have cancelled fireworks this year.


call county sheriff

[JoMar]

Saying you heard it on TOTV is not a good defense. :)

[billethkid]

Always many that do shoot fireworks at various times.
Especially New Years Eve.

Whatever the law states....it is enforced about as much as the speed limit and social distancing!

[asianthree]

Think of the veterans that have PTSD, then choose not to set fireworks off

[tophcfa]

Think of the veterans that have PTSD, then choose not to set fireworks off

And the dogs that get scared half to death. Bag the fireworks.

[Stu from NYC]

Guessing the gift of sparklers we got today are ok than

[anothersteve]

Guessing the gift of sparklers we got today are ok than

Yep.....but not in the house!

Steve

[John41]

no it is nor permitted to set off fireworks at your house

[Yung Dum]

Guessing the gift of sparklers we got today are ok than
Wear shoes. You don't want to step on a hot sparkler.

[Stu from NYC]

So to sum it up we can only light up sparklers tomorrow outside wearing shoes.

Better write myself a memo to remember all this.:)

[Girlcopper]

Guessing the gift of sparklers we got today are ok than
Sparklers are best. Why would anyone need loud explosives plus the majority of them are illegal. Yes, they are sold. YES they are illegal

[Skunky1]

Have a little respect for your neighbors. I quite enjoy not having my windows rattle, my pets afraid, and having to go out and pick up the debris afterwards.

[Chloe Girl]

Also, don't use hand sanitizer before you light a sparkler because the ethynol in it could lite your hands on fire.

[George Page]

Buy earplugs!

[matandch]

A new bill signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis now allows people to legally use fireworks on the 4th of July.

New fireworks law impacts public safety (https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/new-fireworks-law-impacts-public-safety)

Fireworks make people happy!

[La lamy]

Stay safe and Happy 244th America! May it be a tad better than your 243rd...

[Boston1945]

it is now legal to set off all fireworks in the state of Florida. Only two day's the 4th of July and New Years. So go ahead and blow some stuff up.

[mk1126]

No fireworks on site. Too much noise already (heh-heh) and spooks the dogs. Watch a fireworks display on your large T.V. with Youtube instead.

[bragones]

call county sheriff

Good advice. I called the Sheriff's office yesterday July 3rd at 5:05PM. The person who answered the phone did not know the answer. He said a deputy sheriff would call me back. So far, I have not received a call back.

[Mortal1]

Always many that do shoot fireworks at various times.
Especially New Years Eve.

Whatever the law states....it is enforced about as much as the speed limit and social distancing!

required to be enforced as it is not a law.

[Daxdog]

Also, don't use hand sanitizer before you light a sparkler because the ethynol in it could lite your hands on fire.

Don’t bother, go ahead Make sure you have clean hands and wear a rayon face nask.

[Michael Charles]

Wondering if The Villages allows lighting fireworks off on your own property for the 4th of July, especially since most local areas have cancelled fireworks this year.

I don't know about your property but ours isn't big enough for fireworks, I might end up up burning down half of the neighborhood!. We don't have enough room for a simple friendly frisbee toss!

[Guitarman1951]

I can't imagine that fireworks would be allowed at residences in the Villages. If they are, you might want to consider if it's worth potentially making neighbors angry or the fire hazard. I personally think fireworks should be outlawed for anyone except for venues ran by professionals where there is plenty of room and safety measures are followed.

[BlackhawksFan]

call county sheriff

The Sheriff will say they're legal because in FL they are. You need to talk to someone within the villages or consult your local regulations.

[Jtcoggin@bellsouth.net]

Think about it. Houses are so close together. Is it safe? Get real. Can the fireworks. Commonsense.

[Rich42]

Given the small size of lots in the villages there is no such thing as shooting fireworks off on your own property.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

I agree with the other post
Remember we have a large number of veterans. Keep in mind the noise affects anyone with PTSD. They have given enough for our safety and freedom. . Also the dogs have adverse reaction.

[Pennyt]

And where will your debris fall? On your neighbors lawn or worse their roof? In a neighborhood I used to live in, we had holes burned in our lanai screen and ash over the outdoor furniture from our neighbor's fireworks. It was a mess.

[airstreamingypsy]

I don't understand how anyone can enjoy something that brings so much misery to so many. Soldiers with PTSD, Horses, donkeys, dogs, cats, wildlife both birds and mammals.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Sparklers are best. Why would anyone need loud explosives plus the majority of them are illegal. Yes, they are sold. YES they are illegal

Please post the law banning fireworks in Florida. As far as I know, they are legal to sell and legal to set off on three holidays unless a local government prohibits it.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Most years, we have gone to a local lake and set off aerial fireworks over the lake. We've never had a complaint and have never had the police show up to stop us.

We'll not be doing it this year for a few personal reasons but that shouldn't stop anyone else from safely celebrating this great holiday in the traditional fashion.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

It’s 4th of July it’s legal . I don’t fire them but know people who do and some with PTSD . I would imagine that because of many with hearing problems and AC it shouldn’t be a problem and for the many that are in bed here by 10 PM , well just take a second nap the next day

[DonnaNi4os]

Fireworks are dangerous and they cause bodily harm every year. They can cause roof fires if things go wrong. They scare veterans and otherS with PTSD and terrify animals. Watch them on your tv but don’t shoot them off in TV please.

[DIver0258]

Fireworks are legal on the 4th as folks have said unless a local ordinance prohibits them. We personally do not care for neighborhood fireworks our small dogs become very upset at loud noises. Even thunderstorms upset them. We dealt with it in our former neighborhood. Be advised if you damage someone’s property you are liable. My old neighbor had one land on the hood of my new truck. He had to pay for the repair where it damaged the paint.

[Gpsma]

You know when you are an official old, grumpy Villager when you complain about fireworks because it upsets your little pooch.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

For those who have called about fireworks being shot off . The sheriff is going to be hooked into NASA satellite so he can pinpoint the perpetrators and send his deputies all over county to make arrest because he has nothing else to do on 4th of July weekend ( sigh)

[Engine12]

it is now legal to set off all fireworks in the state of Florida. Only two day's the 4th of July and New Years. So go ahead and blow some stuff up.
3 Day to be exact. July 4th, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. AND, and its a big AND, the State law does NOT override local municipalities.

[Engine12]

You know when you are an official old, grumpy Villager when you complain about fireworks because it upsets your little pooch.

Obviously you don’t have a pet, and if you do, obviously you don’t care. With your thinking, i assume if a Vet has PTSD you don’t care about them either. Our pup is scared to death with fireworks noise to the point we need to medicate her, if not, she can literally be scared to death.
Glad we don’t live next to you !

[E Cascade]

I don't understand why some questions are even asked. Is it that the older we get, the lower the IQ becomes?

[Velvet]

Yes, only when the Pilates drummers are drumming next door.

[Stu from NYC]

So now before we shoot off our sparklers will sanitize our hands and than wash off the sanitizer while wearing shoes.

And being outside.

Missing anything>

[Fenster]

Who needs em?

[Chi-Town]

Put on the thunder jacket and fire away. It's the Fourth!

[vintageogauge]

Wear shoes. You don't want to step on a hot sparkler.

Saw that happen to a young girl years ago, she was in agony.

[Scorpyo]

BTW. Happy 4th, 5th whatever it takes.

[jimjamuser]

Think of the veterans that have PTSD, then choose not to set fireworks off
Think of the dogs that it hurts their ears.

[jimjamuser]

You know when you are an official old, grumpy Villager when you complain about fireworks because it upsets your little pooch.
Have some pooch empathy!

[Topspinmo]

it is now legal to set off all fireworks in the state of Florida. Only two day's the 4th of July and New Years. So go ahead and blow some stuff up.


Or set ___ on Fire.

[Topspinmo]

I can't imagine that fireworks would be allowed at residences in the Villages. If they are, you might want to consider if it's worth potentially making neighbors angry or the fire hazard. I personally think fireworks should be outlawed for anyone except for venues ran by professionals where there is plenty of room and safety measures are followed.

Yep, just what we need packed in like sardines and some ____ shooing off Roman candles, rockets.

[tophcfa]

So, it’s about 10:15 PM and dark outside on the 4th of July. How many people are being bothered by their neighbors lightning off fireworks 💥? All is quiet here : ). Sleep well.

[William S. Cook]

Fireworks may be illegal everywhere in Florida except to frighten away birds.
William S. Cook

[Pinball wizard]

Fireworks may be illegal everywhere in Florida except to frighten away birds.
William S. Cook

NO. The law was changed. See earlier post.

[Stu from NYC]

So, it’s about 10:15 PM and dark outside on the 4th of July. How many people are being bothered by their neighbors lightning off fireworks ������? All is quiet here : ). Sleep well.

was very quiet here hoping to see the eclipse