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INDEPENDENCE DAY: The weather is expected to be perfect for history lovers looking for something patriotic to do on July Fourth. #News12 #LongIsland #IndependenceDay #JulyForth #Summer #LocalNews #News bit.ly/4nCJ1mw

TROPICAL TROUBLE? It's a perfect weekend, but a disturbance off the southeast coast could enhance rain in our area during the work week. Still too early to see if the timing will match up with an approaching cold front, but it's worth watching. Next name is #Chantal

FORCIBLE TOUCHING: John Adjei-Boamah is accused of approaching the victim from behind and touching her as she worked in the church kitchen. longisland.news12.com/police-frankli…

The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win today. - bit.ly/4lBMVtQ

FOURTH OF JULY 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the entire News 12 team! How are you celebrating this year?

DRIVER WANTED: The driver of the vehicle sped away at 110 mph, weaving in and out of traffic to evade officers. - bit.ly/46cQJxx

Long Island! Firework forecast is a GO! Couldn't give you better conditions if I tried. If you're headed to Jones Beach, expect temps in the lower 70s, mostly clear skies, and a fantastic evening. Spoiler alert: the rest of the holiday weekend is outstanding!

ARREST MADE: A man was arrested last night for driving drunk with his child and grandchild inside the vehicle in Lake Grove, police say. Police say he was charged with aggravated DWI. - bit.ly/40v7gsM

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: A crash in Oceanside left an 80-year-old man in critical condition, police say. Authorities say he was walking on Lower Lincoln Avenue when a driver struck him. longisland.news12.com/police-80-year…

DEADLY SHOOTING: Authorities say Ashley Guimont shot 47-year-old Alex Carter after a physical confrontation at a residence on Townhouse Drive. longisland.news12.com/police-woman-f…

HOUSE FIRE: The Nassau Fire Marshalls Office is investigating the cause of the blaze. longisland.news12.com/officials-70-f…

BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross officials say a blood shortage is looming due to a decrease in donations, which typically drop in the summer and early fall. READ MORE: bit.ly/4lYSt23 #News12NY #RedCross

HIT-AND-RUN CRASH: Suffolk County police say a man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Melville. bit.ly/406AyOm

DWI ARREST: Authorities say the woman became combative with police and a medic while being transported to a hospital by ambulance. longisland.news12.com/police-suspect…

RAIN ON THE WAY (Don't worry not today!) The work week starts off very humid with spotty downpours Monday and the potential for heavy rain on Tuesday. LONG ISLAND FORECAST: longisland.news12.com/potential-for-…

STRIP MALL FIRE: Seventy-five firefighters from 10 departments responded to the scene last night. longisland.news12.com/officials-2-bu…

SKIN CANCER PREVENTION: A Stamford dermatologist says ways to protect yourself from skin cancer include applying a water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every two hours news12.com/how-to-protect…

WATER SAFETY: Doctors say parents should keep an eye on children in or near water and swim in areas where there is a lifeguard on-duty. news12.com/preventing-chi…

DONATION DRIVE: A donation drive in Oceanside helped nearly 200 people who were displaced by a fire at an apartment building in Baldwin. longisland.news12.com/apartment-fire…

Hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend, Long Island! Because next week.. isn't great -⛈️Yes, there is a rain or storm chance every single day -🥵Hot & humid early week, cooler by Thursday Keep up to date with our latest forecast and changes: news12.com/weather #nywx