A gift guide for music lovers
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Black Friday shopping: JCPenney, Macy's lead with biggest discounts
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
Riverview High football team in Sarasota remembers coach who passed away during Thanksgiving practice
The annual Thanksgiving Day football practice at Riverview High School in Sarasota looked a little different Thursday.
The annual Thanksgiving Day football practice at Riverview High School in Sarasota looked a little different Thursday.
Christmas tree prices up 10% since last year, American Christmas Tree Association says
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Lakeland holiday drive collecting donations for hospitalized kids
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Death of Black Friday: Online deals and extended sales
Black Friday has always been the Super Bowl of savings, with hundreds of millions participating in the fun every year.
Black Friday has always been the Super Bowl of savings, with hundreds of millions participating in the fun every year.
How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases
Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.
Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.
Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East
Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.
Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.
Despite devastating fire, Lakeland food pantry gives Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Florida Aquarium's annual 'Snow Days' event
Grab your hat and gloves because the Florida Aquarium is being transformed into a winter wonderland.
Grab your hat and gloves because the Florida Aquarium is being transformed into a winter wonderland.
When is the best time to hit the road for Thanksgiving?
In terms of pre-Thanksgiving volume on the roads, Wednesday is a big one, but if you leave early enough, you may avoid the worst traffic.
In terms of pre-Thanksgiving volume on the roads, Wednesday is a big one, but if you leave early enough, you may avoid the worst traffic.
Thanksgiving travel 2023: Best, worst times to drive
AAA predicts about 55.4 million people will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday which is AAA’s third-highest forecast ever.
AAA predicts about 55.4 million people will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday which is AAA’s third-highest forecast ever.
Plush and doll gift ideas
Snuggle up with these great gift ideas sure to make your season extra cuddly!
Snuggle up with these great gift ideas sure to make your season extra cuddly!
Best building toys
Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.
Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.
Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot
Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.
Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.
‘Drinksgiving’ prompts Bay Area law enforcement agency to pump up patrols on day known for binge drinking
The National Safety Council estimates that this Thanksgiving, more than 500 people will die in preventable traffic crashes and Bay Area law enforcement agencies are working to keep the roads safe.
The National Safety Council estimates that this Thanksgiving, more than 500 people will die in preventable traffic crashes and Bay Area law enforcement agencies are working to keep the roads safe.
The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.
Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush
It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.
It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.
When should stores start playing Christmas music? Here's how retailers decide
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.