America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Ringing in 2026: Your guide to New Year’s Eve events across Tampa Bay
As the countdown to 2026 begins, communities across Tampa Bay are preparing for some of the region’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations.
As the countdown to 2026 begins, communities across Tampa Bay are preparing for some of the region’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Best ways to tackle debt after the holidays
Now that Christmas has come and gone, we’re starting to plan for those financial goals and the realization comes: we might’ve overspent on Christmas this year.
Now that Christmas has come and gone, we’re starting to plan for those financial goals and the realization comes: we might’ve overspent on Christmas this year.
How to dispose of your real Christmas tree around Tampa Bay
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
St. Pete Pier prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Downtown Tampa's Winter Village marks 10th year with ice shows, skating and local shops
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Travelers experience post-Christmas delays at Tampa International Airport
The holiday season is the busiest time of year according to the TSA, with the agency expecting Sunday to be the busiest by passenger volume at an estimated 2.86 million people.
The holiday season is the busiest time of year according to the TSA, with the agency expecting Sunday to be the busiest by passenger volume at an estimated 2.86 million people.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
TPA preparing for busy post-Christmas rush
Santa may be done flying, but thousands of airline passengers still have a long ways to go, as many are expected to come through Tampa International Airport.
Santa may be done flying, but thousands of airline passengers still have a long ways to go, as many are expected to come through Tampa International Airport.
Holiday cleanup: what to recycle and what to throw away
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
'Giving Machine' brings unique way to donate to community this holiday season
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
What grief and loneliness can look like around the holidays, ways you can help
The holiday season can stir up feelings of grief as people navigate loss and loneliness from Thanksgiving to Christmas and into the new year.
The holiday season can stir up feelings of grief as people navigate loss and loneliness from Thanksgiving to Christmas and into the new year.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Here's what's open and closed on Christmas this year
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Volunteers prepare Christmas Eve meal for families at Metropolitan Ministries
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.