St. Joseph’s Holiday Shop makes gifts more convenient, affordable for parents with children in the hospital
For many parents, crossing off their children's Christmas wish list can be time-consuming and sometimes challenging. For parents of patients at children's hospitals, it's an even taller task.
For many parents, crossing off their children's Christmas wish list can be time-consuming and sometimes challenging. For parents of patients at children's hospitals, it's an even taller task.
Tampa Bay area braces for cold weather over holiday weekend
Counties across the Tampa Bay area are expected to activate emergency cold weather shelters Friday, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s throughout the region.
Counties across the Tampa Bay area are expected to activate emergency cold weather shelters Friday, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s throughout the region.
Young athletes given $100 gift cards during Pinellas Park 'Shop with a Cop' event
Christmas will be a little brighter this year for 25 deserving, young athletes in Pinellas Park thanks to friendly deputies and a generous retailer. The retailer gave away $5,000 in gifts to the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) as part of their Shop with a Cop event.
Christmas will be a little brighter this year for 25 deserving, young athletes in Pinellas Park thanks to friendly deputies and a generous retailer. The retailer gave away $5,000 in gifts to the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) as part of their Shop with a Cop event.
What are the best holiday toys to give this season? First-graders give the inside scoop
It's that special time of year when parents are racing around to find their kids that coveted holiday gift. Putting smiles on little ones' faces is part of the joy of the season, so what's on the wish list's of children this year?
It's that special time of year when parents are racing around to find their kids that coveted holiday gift. Putting smiles on little ones' faces is part of the joy of the season, so what's on the wish list's of children this year?
Santa’s house at the North Pole is now worth $1.15 million, Zillow says
Santa and Mrs. Claus first claimed their home on Zillow’s website in 2016, giving people around the world a glimpse into their enchanted lives.
Santa and Mrs. Claus first claimed their home on Zillow’s website in 2016, giving people around the world a glimpse into their enchanted lives.
Tampa judges become Santa's helpers for children with special needs at local holiday event
Tampa judges traded in their black robes for a Santa suit and became his helpers just in time for Christmas. Every year military families and their children with special needs are treated to a day of one-on-one time with Old Saint Nick.
Tampa judges traded in their black robes for a Santa suit and became his helpers just in time for Christmas. Every year military families and their children with special needs are treated to a day of one-on-one time with Old Saint Nick.
Sailor Circus annual holiday show will make return in Sarasota
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV
Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Major winter storm to impact holiday travel plans with prolonged flight delays, multiple cancellations
One of the busiest travel times of the year is coinciding with a massive winter storm, meaning it may be a bumpy ride for those looking to get home for the holidays.
One of the busiest travel times of the year is coinciding with a massive winter storm, meaning it may be a bumpy ride for those looking to get home for the holidays.
Metropolitan Ministries still in need of donations to help Bay Area families this Christmas
The season of giving is now in full effect, and with Christmas just a few days away, local charities are ramping up their efforts, including Metropolitan Ministries, which is still in need of supplies.
The season of giving is now in full effect, and with Christmas just a few days away, local charities are ramping up their efforts, including Metropolitan Ministries, which is still in need of supplies.
'World's kindest menorah' in Clearwater shares powerful message against anti-Semitism
A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it.
A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it.
Little Saint Nick Foundation gives gift bags to kids in hopes of making hospital stay easier
For a child, going to the hospital can be a scary experience. One young man remembers it all too well, and that's why he came up with a way to make hospital stays for kids a little easier.
For a child, going to the hospital can be a scary experience. One young man remembers it all too well, and that's why he came up with a way to make hospital stays for kids a little easier.
Daily holiday fun through Jan. 9 at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
The holiday celebrations continue for a 10th year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town.
The holiday celebrations continue for a 10th year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town.
Pilot's festive flight path reveals Christmas tree over Central Florida
Flight plans are usually straight-forward, taking a plane and passengers from point A to point B, but for a pilot trying to log hours for a new certification, sometimes you need to get creative.
Flight plans are usually straight-forward, taking a plane and passengers from point A to point B, but for a pilot trying to log hours for a new certification, sometimes you need to get creative.
Christmas cookie map: The most popular searches by state
Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.
Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.
AAA program offering free towing for impaired drivers returns for Christmas, New Year's Day
AAA is once again offering its "Tow to Go" program – for members and non-members – as a last defense to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holidays.
AAA is once again offering its "Tow to Go" program – for members and non-members – as a last defense to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holidays.
Small gifts make a big difference for seniors during the holidays
Holidays can be hard for older people who don't have family nearby but a program in the Tampa Bay area is working to bring holiday cheer to lonely seniors.
Holidays can be hard for older people who don't have family nearby but a program in the Tampa Bay area is working to bring holiday cheer to lonely seniors.
Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.
Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
After waiting more than two years, Palmetto man gets new kidney ahead of Christmas
A Palmetto couple recently had their Christmas wish come true thanks to a lifesaving kidney donor match.
A Palmetto couple recently had their Christmas wish come true thanks to a lifesaving kidney donor match.