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.
Thanksgiving road trip tips: How should drivers prepare?
If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday, you're not alone. Drivers will be joining what could be a record number of people doing the same thing.
Winter Village returns to downtown Tampa ahead of holidays
A winter wonderland has officially arrived at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa for holiday season.
Here are the best and worst times for holiday travel
The holidays are coming up soon and the day you plan to travel could go a long way to ensuring that there aren’t any delays or disruptions during your time off.
Celebrity chef reveals why bigger Thanksgiving turkeys aren’t always better
Sandra Lee shares her packed holiday plans, including new cooking shows, QVC specials, and a Thanksgiving celebration in New York. The chef and entrepreneur talks fall favorites, upcoming projects, and her journey to bring fresh ideas to screens big and small.
Bradenton Beach celebrates Christmas amidst devastating loss after hurricanes
As the holiday season approaches, many families in Tampa Bay face a very different Christmas this year.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Snowcat Ridge returns with Florida’s winter wonderland for holiday season
Looking for a winter wonderland that isn't too far from home? Snowcat Ridge in Dade City officially opens for the season on Friday.
Bay Area families recovering from hurricanes get holiday meals help from Feeding Tampa Bay
The holiday season may be here, but it won’t be a normal one for the families rebuilding their homes and lives while making sure they have food on the table.
Polk County Toys for Tots fears this will be their last year because of lack of volunteers
Polk County Toys For Tots makes sure every child has a Christmas each year, but it may not be around in the future.
Top destinations people dream of traveling to for the holidays
Several cities in Europe claimed top spots for people across the world as their dream Christmas travel destinations.
Lakeland food bank destroyed by arson returns with Thanksgiving drive-thru at Bartow High School
Despite an arson fire destroying its food bank last year, a ministry in Lakeland is determined to continue serving the community this Thanksgiving.
Here are the airports with the longest security wait times during the holidays: Study
Travelers taking trips for the holiday season may encounter longer than usual wait times at these airports in the U.S., according to a new study.
AAA: Thanksgiving holiday travelers to hit 80 million this year
Some 79.9 million people will make trips at least 50 miles from where they live in the six-day span from Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and Dec. 2, the Monday following the holiday, AAA said on Monday.
After 112 years, 'Operation Santa' still accepting letters
USPS's Operation Santa returns for its 112th year, helping children and families in need by connecting letters to Santa with generous adopters.
Salvation Army of Manatee County takes a dive to kick off Red Kettle campaign
A kickoff to the holiday season takes on a new meaning for the Salvation Army of Manatee County.
How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024
Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.
Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Tent preparing for influx of families impacted by hurricanes
This year, the need for holiday meals for families in need is greater than usual because of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Despite the setbacks for some, Metropolitan Ministries said their annual Holiday Tent will be ready and prepared for the influx of families.
The best places to go for Thanksgiving 2024, according to research
If you’re planning to travel for Thanksgiving here are some of the top destinations to consider for the holiday break.
Thanksgiving dinner 2024: How much you can save using store-brand products
Choosing store-brand items for Thanksgiving could save consumers around $17, according to a Wells Fargo report, as food inflation continues to impact holiday costs.