Altamonte Springs could cut Red Hot & Boom as costs climb to nearly $950K

Red Hot & Boom, one of Central Florida's largest annual Independence Day celebrations, could be canceled next year as Altamonte Springs officials look for ways to cut spending and keep the city debt-free. The city's proposed 2027 budget does not include funding for the popular celebration at Cranes Roost Park. The city manager is recommending eliminating the event as rising costs put increasing…