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. 

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.

'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. 

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.

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. 

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.