More than 1 million lights featured in 'Festival of Lights' at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
It may not feel like winter in Florida, but the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds can take you to a winter wonderland this holiday season.
It may not feel like winter in Florida, but the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds can take you to a winter wonderland this holiday season.
Yes, THAT Mariah Carey Christmas song is #1 on Billboard
We’ll give you a moment to put on your “surprise” face and play the song.
We’ll give you a moment to put on your “surprise” face and play the song.
2022 holiday travel season: What to expect on the roads and in the air
AAA's latest end-of-year holiday travel forecast predicts 112 million Americans will take a trip by air, land, or sea for the holidays, including 6.3 million Floridians.
AAA's latest end-of-year holiday travel forecast predicts 112 million Americans will take a trip by air, land, or sea for the holidays, including 6.3 million Floridians.
Manatee County inmates show off green thumbs with traditional Christmas plant
Inmates in Manatee County are learning a new set of skills that may help them once their time is served by growing and selling poinsettias.
Inmates in Manatee County are learning a new set of skills that may help them once their time is served by growing and selling poinsettias.
'Flight to the North Pole' program brings joy to more than 150 kids with terminal illnesses, disabilities
Inside the headquarters of Feld Entertainment in Palmetto, more than 150 kids had the opportunity to meet and receive gifts from Santa. Instead of arriving via reindeers and sleigh, Santa arrived riding the monster truck "Megaladon."
Inside the headquarters of Feld Entertainment in Palmetto, more than 150 kids had the opportunity to meet and receive gifts from Santa. Instead of arriving via reindeers and sleigh, Santa arrived riding the monster truck "Megaladon."
Avoiding holiday hazards: Tips on how to keep your Christmas merry and bright at home
It's the season to light up the holidays, but with decorating and hosting Christmas parties, fire officials say there should be an abundance of caution.
It's the season to light up the holidays, but with decorating and hosting Christmas parties, fire officials say there should be an abundance of caution.
'Shop with a Cop' in North Port brings holiday spirit to residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
6,000 Tampa Bay area students given the gift music with annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concerts
Three Tampa Bay area venues came alive with holiday spirit this week for the annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concert, and it was a treat for Hillsborough and Pinellas school kids.
Three Tampa Bay area venues came alive with holiday spirit this week for the annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concert, and it was a treat for Hillsborough and Pinellas school kids.
‘Alexa, thank my driver’: how to give an Amazon driver $5 for each delivery
To thank drivers this holiday season, just say 'Alexa, thank my driver’ to give your Prime driver a $5 gift - and it won't come out of your account.
To thank drivers this holiday season, just say 'Alexa, thank my driver’ to give your Prime driver a $5 gift - and it won't come out of your account.
Tampa General Hospital’s ‘Reindeer Reunion’ returns to celebrate pediatric patients
The Tampa General Pediatric Rehabilitation program celebrated with pediatric rehab patients and their families for this year’s "Reindeer Reunion."
The Tampa General Pediatric Rehabilitation program celebrated with pediatric rehab patients and their families for this year’s "Reindeer Reunion."
December birthday babies get fewer gifts over their lifetime, research shows
The average number of presents December babies get each year is four, while everyone else gets six, the study revealed.
The average number of presents December babies get each year is four, while everyone else gets six, the study revealed.
City of North Port employee turns City Hall into winter wonderland for Christmas season
A City of North Port staff assistant, who has been with the city for 22 years, has worked each year to put smiles on residents' faces every Christmas season. This year, it's needed even more with so many people still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.
A City of North Port staff assistant, who has been with the city for 22 years, has worked each year to put smiles on residents' faces every Christmas season. This year, it's needed even more with so many people still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.
Tampa Bay area non-profit helps lift foster families spirits for Christmas
The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.
The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.
Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years
The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.
The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.
Olive Garden launches matching family pajamas
The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.
The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.
If your kids ask for Robux this Christmas, here's what that means
Roblox, the popular online gaming and creation platform, uses a virtual currency called "Robux" for in-game purchases and more.
Roblox, the popular online gaming and creation platform, uses a virtual currency called "Robux" for in-game purchases and more.
Gary Sinise Foundation brings families of fallen military heroes to Disney World on 'Snowball Express'
Children of fallen military service members are getting an early Christmas vacation to Walt Disney World thanks to actor Gary Sinise.
Children of fallen military service members are getting an early Christmas vacation to Walt Disney World thanks to actor Gary Sinise.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Here are the 2022 winners of America's largest gingerbread competition
The gingerbread houses were judged on overall appearance, originality, creativity, difficulty, precision, and consistency of theme. Each entry must be 75% gingerbread and 100% edible.
The gingerbread houses were judged on overall appearance, originality, creativity, difficulty, precision, and consistency of theme. Each entry must be 75% gingerbread and 100% edible.