Hundreds of families celebrate Tampa's first-ever Three Kings Day celebration
Hundreds of families showed up at the Barksdale Recreation Center for the city’s first-ever Three Kings Day celebration.
Hundreds of families showed up at the Barksdale Recreation Center for the city’s first-ever Three Kings Day celebration.
Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
North Texas twins born in different years
Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
New year celebrations around the world, time zone by time zone
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Years Eve events kick off the countdown to 2023 in the Tampa Bay area
Plenty of events will be going on across the Tampa Bay area as New Years Eve celebrations kicks off Saturday.
Plenty of events will be going on across the Tampa Bay area as New Years Eve celebrations kicks off Saturday.
'Good riddance': What Tampa travelers are leaving behind in 2023
The new year is just around the corner, so many are looking to start the year fresh and let go of any unwanted baggage from 2022.
The new year is just around the corner, so many are looking to start the year fresh and let go of any unwanted baggage from 2022.
Video: Virginia family falls through ‘frozen’ pool on Christmas after dance party on ice
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
How to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Lakeland couple's engagement ring found more than 20 years after it was flushed down the toilet
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
California 2nd grader's dance moves steals the spotlight at school holiday show
"I feel it come into my body and just want to dance and all that stuff," the 8-year-old said. "I love dancing. It's in my blood. I just want to make them happy and wonderful."
"I feel it come into my body and just want to dance and all that stuff," the 8-year-old said. "I love dancing. It's in my blood. I just want to make them happy and wonderful."
Adorable video shows Hillsborough shelter dogs excitedly choosing their new Christmas toys
After a previous adopter donated more than 200 toys to Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center, shelter staff put them all out in the yard and let the dogs out one-by-one so they could choose their favorite new toy for Christmas.
After a previous adopter donated more than 200 toys to Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center, shelter staff put them all out in the yard and let the dogs out one-by-one so they could choose their favorite new toy for Christmas.
Tampa Bay start-up company will make holiday returns for you — and it's all through an app
If you're dreading making those holiday returns to Amazon or the mall, a local start-up wants to take that off your hands — and it's done all through an app. Right now, the service is only available in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
If you're dreading making those holiday returns to Amazon or the mall, a local start-up wants to take that off your hands — and it's done all through an app. Right now, the service is only available in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
Southwest Airlines under federal review following 'unacceptable' rate of cancelations, delays
As the holiday travel rush continues, Southwest Airlines continues to cancel flights. It's creating nightmares just ahead of New Year's Day and now, the federal government is getting involved.
As the holiday travel rush continues, Southwest Airlines continues to cancel flights. It's creating nightmares just ahead of New Year's Day and now, the federal government is getting involved.
On Christmas Eve, Florida officers deliver packages stolen from front doors by thief
After police in South Florida captured a suspect who was caught on camera stealing dozens of packages from residents' doorsteps, the officers went door-to-door on Christmas Eve to deliver the packages to their rightful owners.
After police in South Florida captured a suspect who was caught on camera stealing dozens of packages from residents' doorsteps, the officers went door-to-door on Christmas Eve to deliver the packages to their rightful owners.
St. Pete Youth Farm kicks off weeklong Kwanzaa celebrations
Monday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, the holiday celebrating African American and pan-African culture.
Monday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, the holiday celebrating African American and pan-African culture.
Thousands of bags pile up in Tampa International Airport's baggage claim after Christmas weekend
It's not just travelers who were stranded because of the winter storm that hit a good portion of the US. Thousands of bags have piled up at Tampa International Airport, waiting for their owners to claim them.
It's not just travelers who were stranded because of the winter storm that hit a good portion of the US. Thousands of bags have piled up at Tampa International Airport, waiting for their owners to claim them.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Volunteers make sure hundreds of Pinellas County seniors spend Christmas with gifts
Pinellas County-based organization "Silver Santas" delivered 1,254 gift bags to 40 different senior living facilities on Christmas Day.
Pinellas County-based organization "Silver Santas" delivered 1,254 gift bags to 40 different senior living facilities on Christmas Day.
Having a merry Christmas was a triumph for struggling families, thanks to Metropolitan Ministries
More than a hundred families got a warm place to stay, a warm meal and Christmas gifts on Christmas morning thanks to Metropolitan Ministries.
More than a hundred families got a warm place to stay, a warm meal and Christmas gifts on Christmas morning thanks to Metropolitan Ministries.



















