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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Haunted’ Tampa bar serves spirited menu throughout Halloween season
Nueva Cantina, the popular Mexican restaurant, has transformed its three locations into haunted bars for Halloween.
Nueva Cantina, the popular Mexican restaurant, has transformed its three locations into haunted bars for Halloween.
Amazon is creating 250,000 seasonal positions nationwide, 1,500 in Tampa
Amazon is now hiring for the holiday rush, with 1,500 seasonal jobs available in Tampa.
Amazon is now hiring for the holiday rush, with 1,500 seasonal jobs available in Tampa.
Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here's what's driving it
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
Shipping holiday packages costing more this year as US Postal Service temporarily increases prices
If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.
If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Operation Santa: What you can do now to help a child in need this holiday season
The Postal Service says they receive far more letters than donors each year. They’re hoping that changes in 2025.
The Postal Service says they receive far more letters than donors each year. They’re hoping that changes in 2025.
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.
Banks and many stores are closed on Labor Day, but other retailers are open. Note that some locations may have varying hours.
East Coast beaches hit with 'fecal contamination' warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
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.
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.
Deadly Pinellas County boat crash spurs safety warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
A 56-year-old man was killed Thursday when his boat crashed into a small island near Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park in Pinellas County.
A 56-year-old man was killed Thursday when his boat crashed into a small island near Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park in Pinellas County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.