Stress, financial strain on the rise this holiday shopping season
Despite consumer worries over inflation and the state of the economy, retailers are expecting a potentially record-setting holiday shopping season.
FPL lights up holidays for Bay Area first responders who served during Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Florida Power and Light Company usually turns the lights on, but Tuesday, they turned on lights of a different kind, ones that spread holiday cheer for first responders.
Tampa shoppers to see increased police presence ahead of holidays
Holiday shoppers will notice an increased police presence at shopping centers, malls and stores, the Tampa Police Department announced on Tuesday.
Why Bay Area officials say shopping locally this holiday season is more important than ever
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
McDonald's gets into gift-giving with limited-time 2-toy Happy Meal
McDonald's will sell the Pet Simulator Happy Meals until mid-December.
96th annual St. Petersburg Santa Parade and Tree Lighting this Saturday
St. Petersburg has unveiled it's 2024 holiday event lineup which features festive parades, a tree lighting, movies in the park and more for the whole family.
Budget-friendly gift ideas that won’t cause you financial stress this holiday season
The holidays can be a very expensive time of the year for families. Here are some budget-friendly gift ideas to help avoid starting the new year off in financial trouble.
World's fastest turkey carver shares his tips for Thanksgiving
Here are some tips, along with the most common mistakes people make when preparing their Thanksgiving centerpiece.
What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving?
Here's what will be open and closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Butterball’s ‘cook from frozen’ turkey is available for Thanksgiving: What to know
Butterball’s new ‘cook from frozen’ turkey is now available. Here’s how to cook it and where to pick it up.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
Feeding Tampa Bay working overtime to help residents recovering from hurricanes ahead of Thanksgiving
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area have been working overtime to help people recover and rebuild from the hurricanes.
Steve Noviello's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
FOX 4 Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets more than 1,000 product pitches each year. He shares the greatest gifts of the season in this 2024 Holiday Gift Guide.
Turkey minus the politics: How to avoid arguments on Thanksgiving
Experts are offering tips to keep Thanksgiving peaceful, so the only debate is over turkey legs and stuffing.
Minnesota-raised turkeys set to be pardoned at the White House
Turkeys raised in Minnesota went through a rigorous process to be pardoned by President Joe Biden.
Thanksgiving travel set to break records: Here’s what you need to know
The holiday travel season is officially in full swing, and this year, Thanksgiving travel could break records.
Gallio Family Christmas Trees opens for 31st year in Tampa
When you walk across the little yellow bridge to the Gallio Family Christmas Trees in South Tampa, you immediately enter a winter wonderland.
Thanksgiving travel disruptions forecast from coast to coast this week
A majority of Americans should arrive at their Thanksgiving destinations without too many issues. However, forecast changes for the end of the week could cause problems.
Tampa church giving away thousands of free turkeys to families in need ahead of Thanksgiving
Before the sun came up Saturday, around 60 volunteers at Winners’ Worship Center in Tampa got ready to hand out thousands of free turkeys to families in need.
Fishing community helps Metropolitan Ministries feed 36,000 families this holiday season
The fishing community is coming together to help families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. For the last 25 years Fishing for Hope has helped bring in food donations and volunteers to Metropolitan Ministries annual holiday tent. This year the needs is greater than ever.