FORT MYERS, Fla. – Americans across the country are buying hot dogs and apple pie as we prepare to celebrate our country’s Independence Day. On Thursday, June 30th, you can honor the red, white and blue early with a concert.
Paul Todd Jr. stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us about the patriotic event.
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