After a tragedy, an accident, a crime or vigils to honor the victims often include a release of massive numbers of balloons. People have been releasing helium balloons, in celebration and in sympathy, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Paper lanterns that are propelled by a small flame that float in the night sky are known as flying lanterns or fire balloons. They're illegal in San Francisco, but didn't stop ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — We often see balloon releases used to celebrate an achievement or to honor a loved one. It's illegal, though, to release 10 or more balloons in a 24-hour period in Florida. It may ...

TEQUESTA — Balloon releases and floating sky lanterns could soon become a thing of the past in Tequesta. On the village council's agenda Thursday is an ordinance that would ban the outdoor use of ...

Paper and fire is not always a good combination, especially when it's floating above homes and wooded areas. Paper lanterns, also known as sky lanterns or Chinese lanterns, are often released to ...