King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
Drone company offers coordinated, captivating drone shows instead of fireworks
Carefully and methodically, a crew from Sky Elements Drone Shows lined up drones on the basketball court of Chamberlain High School in Tampa for a demonstration.
Carefully and methodically, a crew from Sky Elements Drone Shows lined up drones on the basketball court of Chamberlain High School in Tampa for a demonstration.
Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
Safety Harbor man's Christmas Village collection makes for family tradition all year round
In the rectangular room of a Safety Harbor man's home, one could say it's Christmas all year long. He's spent years building up his holiday assortment.
In the rectangular room of a Safety Harbor man's home, one could say it's Christmas all year long. He's spent years building up his holiday assortment.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
How ‘White Christmas’ became an iconic holiday song
"White Christmas" became an instant hit when it premiered in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942.
"White Christmas" became an instant hit when it premiered in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942.
Families embrace cold temperatures by hitting the slopes at Snowcat Ridge in Dade City
Families embraced the cold temperatures Friday evening in a very fitting way – hitting the slopes at Snowcat Ridge in Dade City.
Families embraced the cold temperatures Friday evening in a very fitting way – hitting the slopes at Snowcat Ridge in Dade City.
NORAD tracker follows Santa around the world for 67th year: how to watch
The NORAD Santa tracker is following Santa Claus around the world as he and his reindeer deliver gifts.
The NORAD Santa tracker is following Santa Claus around the world as he and his reindeer deliver gifts.
FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
'Surfing Santas' hit the waves at Cocoa Beach amid Florida freeze
The annual "Surfing Santas" event started out as one family's surf session in 2009.
The annual "Surfing Santas" event started out as one family's surf session in 2009.
New Port Richey girl with severe form of epilepsy, cerebral palsy gifted castle for Christmas
When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked six-year-old Kathryn Handford, of New Port Richey, what she wanted for Christmas, she said a castle. It was a challenging request, even for Make-A-Wish.
When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked six-year-old Kathryn Handford, of New Port Richey, what she wanted for Christmas, she said a castle. It was a challenging request, even for Make-A-Wish.
Pinellas County workshop busy making wooden toys for sick, less fortunate kids
There's a workshop in Pinellas County that's as busy as Santa's workshop year-round, making thousands of toys for children across the country.
There's a workshop in Pinellas County that's as busy as Santa's workshop year-round, making thousands of toys for children across the country.
Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'
In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?
In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?
Man breaks his own world record for decorating beard like a Christmas tree
An Idaho man is once again claiming the title of king of beardaments.
An Idaho man is once again claiming the title of king of beardaments.
Secret Santa: Ocala police surprise drivers with $100 instead of traffic tickets
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Inverness teen's holiday inflatable collection grows to more than 60
You'll see a lot of those inflatable holiday decorations in people's yards this time of year, but you probably won't see this many all in one place.
You'll see a lot of those inflatable holiday decorations in people's yards this time of year, but you probably won't see this many all in one place.
Hanukkah celebration brings more people to downtown Tampa's Water Street
The fifth night of Hanukkah lit up Water Street in downtown Tampa for the “Night of Lights.” The event is one of many happening at downtown’s new neighborhood now that phase one is complete.
The fifth night of Hanukkah lit up Water Street in downtown Tampa for the “Night of Lights.” The event is one of many happening at downtown’s new neighborhood now that phase one is complete.
'Angels Against Abuse' provide Christmas for abused, fostered children
The gymnasium at Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg is bursting at the seams with presents, and Sandy Kearney is bursting with pride. She's made it her mission to provide Christmas for foster children and children removed from homes due to abuse, and it's finally time to deliver everything.
The gymnasium at Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg is bursting at the seams with presents, and Sandy Kearney is bursting with pride. She's made it her mission to provide Christmas for foster children and children removed from homes due to abuse, and it's finally time to deliver everything.
Couple's nutcracker collection becomes unique holiday tradition at Country Skillet in Clearwater
The dozens of nutcrackers displayed on shelves at the Country Skillet Restaurant in Clearwater are the centerpiece to a never-ending love story. It's a collection that was assembled by a Clearwater couple.
The dozens of nutcrackers displayed on shelves at the Country Skillet Restaurant in Clearwater are the centerpiece to a never-ending love story. It's a collection that was assembled by a Clearwater couple.