St. Pete organization prepares for thousands needing food assistance this Thanksgiving

Soaring food prices and cuts to assistance means more families are turning to local food drives for help getting by. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, one Bay Area organization is already working on feeding families for the holiday. 

Bearss Groves Farm mourns the loss of giant pumpkin 'Jack'

Bearss Groves Farm has announced the loss of ‘Jack’, one of the two giant pumpkins that became the centerpiece of its fall festival.

Here's who's hiring for holidays 2025

Many major retailers and companies are starting to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season.

Here are the hottest Halloween costumes for 2025, according to Google

From "KPop Demon Hunters" to Labubu to Chicken Jockey, here are the top Halloween costume trends for kids, adults, and even pets, according to Google search.

Bearss Groves saves annual Fall festival with giant 'twin pumpkins'

Bearss Groves, a historic Carrollwood farm and market, is continuing its long-standing “giant pumpkin" tradition, with help this year from a Wisconsin grower.

Publix releases 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors

The holidays are right around the corner, but Publix is getting into the spirit of the season early by releasing its 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors. 

Toys for Tots Pinellas County hopes community can step up with new warehouse: 'Near and dear to my heart'

Toys for Tots Pinellas County knows they will get thousands of donated toys, but they need a space to get them all organized, so they are asking businesses to step up and offer them a warehouse for the month of December. 

Here's what's open and closed on Labor Day 2025

Banks and many stores are closed on Labor Day, but other retailers are open. Note that some locations may have varying hours.

How much rain will the Tampa Bay area get this Labor Day weekend? Here's a look

With Labor Day weekend expected to be among the busiest times of the year for outdoor activities, lots of eyes are on the weather – and rain chances will go up significantly in the Tampa Bay area as we approach the holiday.

AAA offers free 'Tow to Go' program this Labor Day weekend to prevent impaired driving

With the roads expected to be packed with travelers this Labor Day weekend, AAA is once again offering its "Tow to Go" program in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road.

Hershey unveils new twist on Halloween candy classics

Harry Potter and Charlie Brown are among the icons joining (and returning to) the candy crew this season.

Lightning strike causes fireworks to explode early at Sanford July 4 celebration

Lightning from a strong thunderstorm hit some of the fireworks prepped for the City of Sanford's Fourth of July celebration, causing them to ignite early and explode, according to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff.

How will the weather be on July 4? Here's what you need to know

If you’re making plans for the Fourth of July, you’ll want to keep an eye on the radar, but don’t cancel your fireworks just yet.