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.
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.