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.

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.

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.

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.