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.
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.



















