Think before you drive on NYE
A Hillsborough County woman is educating about the dangers of drunk driving this holiday season.
Get ready for some booms and blasts this New Year
New Year's Eve brings fireworks.
When do other countries ring in 2025?
As Floridians prepare to enter 2025 at midnight Eastern time, cities worldwide have already rung in the new year, and more are preparing to do so every hour.
Watch live: New Year's Eve fireworks from around the world
From New Zealand to New York, join LiveNow from FOX on New Year’s Eve for a look at fireworks displays and celebrations across the globe.
Y2K: 4 things people thought would happen on New Year’s 25 years ago
The year was 1999 - and governments and corporations were fearful about the unknown millenium computer bug. Here’s what to know about Y2K on its 25th anniversary.
Your guide to New Year's Eve events across the Tampa Bay area to ring in 2025
If you're looking to celebrate the new year in the Tampa Bay area, there are plenty of events happening on Tuesday.
Tampa NYE celebrations bring increased TPD presence
It is an exciting time of year, as Tampa hosts visitors and locals looking for a good time.
Here is what's open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
As we turn the calendars from 2024 to 2025 on Tuesday at midnight, some businesses, government buildings and public services will be closed for the holiday.
New Years weekend brings tourism bump to Bay Area
Florida’s holiday season is in full swing, drawing visitors from across the United States who are trading snow for sunshine.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Clearwater to see high levels of traffic NYE weekend
The City of Clearwater is urging residents in Pinellas County to be aware of higher traffic levels as the Bay Area prepares to host various events leading up to the new year.
Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
Michigan vs. Alabama: Players arrive in Bay Area ahead of NYE bowl game
Thousands in the Tampa Bay area will spend the last day of 2024 at the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.
How to properly dispose of your Christmas tree
With all the presents gone from underneath the Christmas tree, solid waste crews are sharing do’s and don’ts for how to dispose of live Christmas trees this holiday season properly.
Holiday shopping up in Tampa Bay
Shoppers were more willing to open their wallets this holiday season.
2024 retail returns to total $890 billion, report shows
Total returns are projected to reach $890 billion in 2024, according to a report released in early December. Retailers estimate that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned.
Remembering loved ones lost to Alzheimer's disease during the holidays
Every year, about 500,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Chanukah menorah lit in downtown Tampa
Chanukah, the Jewish holiday known as the festival of lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Christmas cheer returns to Clearwater despite hurricanes
Clearwater Beach was filled with holiday cheer this Christmas as families came together to celebrate despite the challenges of a difficult year.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.