Holiday Lighted Boat Parade in Downtown Tampa Saturday night

The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is happening Saturday night along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024

As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What's open and closed on Christmas 2024

Most stores other businesses are closed on Christmas to give workers time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open

More than 100 bikes given to children in Tampa ahead of Christmas: ‘So wonderful’

Christmas came a few days early for some deserving children in the Tampa community, and OnBikes and the city’s mayor gave out more than 100 brand-new bicycles to children on Friday. 

The ethical impacts of holidays: Balancing joy with responsibility

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings ethical concerns, from environmental impacts to social pressures. Here’s how to approach holidays mindfully.

Here are the states that grow the most Christmas trees

Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.

UPS driver plays Santa's helper, wraps little girl's Christmas gift before delivery

UPS driver Aubrie Jones went viral after she wrapped a little girl's Barbie Dreamhouse before delivering it, ensuring it remained a surprise until Christmas.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

Tulane and UF's football teams arrive in Tampa ahead of Gasparilla Bowl

Tulane University and the University of Florida football teams arrived in Tampa on Monday, Dec. 16, ahead of the Gasparilla Bowl, which is being played on Friday, Dec. 20.

Tampa Bay Area Holiday Lights: Week 3 recap
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From New Tampa to Spring Hill and everything in between, these Tampa Bay area homes brought the Christmas spirit to their neighborhoods this week.

Long-time Tampa city worker brings holiday feel to her workspace

If you visit Lorraine Eden’s office cubicle during the month of December, it’s easy to tell that it’s Christmas season, thanks to a bevy of decorations.

St. Pete firefighters issue warning over lithium ion batteries ahead of gift season

St. Pete firefighters are warning those who receive holiday gifts that contain lithium-ion batteries to be aware of the damage they can cause from fires and explosions.