Spirit Christmas to open 4 stores in Florida this holiday season
Spirit Christmas, the spin-off concept from the company behind Spirit Halloween, is expanding to Florida this year with four stores.
Spirit Christmas, the spin-off concept from the company behind Spirit Halloween, is expanding to Florida this year with four stores.
2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Here are FedEx’s deadlines to ensure holiday gifts arrive by Christmas
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
Here's when the USPS says you'll want to ship your holiday packages by to get there on time
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
This Florida town is a finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town contest
Florida could be home to one of the “Merriest Christmas Towns” in America.
Florida could be home to one of the “Merriest Christmas Towns” in America.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Red, White & Kaboom: Thousands gather in Lakeland for early Independence Day celebration
Lakeland community members gathered a day early to kick off the holiday weekend with the annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration.
Lakeland community members gathered a day early to kick off the holiday weekend with the annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration.
St. Pete boating: Police project historic Fourth of July traffic spike
Marine law enforcement crews are heavily reinforcing patrols around St. Petersburg to crack down on impaired operators as historic holiday crowds arrive on local waterways.
Marine law enforcement crews are heavily reinforcing patrols around St. Petersburg to crack down on impaired operators as historic holiday crowds arrive on local waterways.
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Tampa doctors warn of Fourth of July burn hazards
As people across the Bay Area get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, doctors at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) are urging caution following several burn cases during last year's celebrations.
As people across the Bay Area get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, doctors at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) are urging caution following several burn cases during last year's celebrations.
Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday night
If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night.
If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night.