The Fourth of July holiday has officially kicked off, and there are myriad ways you can celebrate across Central Florida. Here's a look at some of the area's biggest events and how you can attend.

A n area of low pressure formed off the coast of Florida on Friday, which will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area this Fourth of July weekend. The newly designated Invest 92-L is located about 150 miles east of Jacksonville, according to the National Hurricane Center.

There's now a 40% chance for a tropical or subtropical depression forming near Florida by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.