Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

As Lithia neighborhood lights up for Christmas, one high schooler collects donations to help local food bank

The musical Christmas lights display along Palomaglade Drive in the Fish Hawk neighborhood is back, and Newsome High School sophomore Ashlyn Cook is taking advantage of her street being in the spotlight by holding a food drive.

Christmas tree shopping in full swing after Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest for Christmas tree shopping and local lots have spent the last few days preparing for the rush. This weekend saws were running non-stop cutting down Christmas Trees in South Tampa.

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.

How you can hang your Christmas lights like the professionals

The Thanksgiving holiday is officially behind us, which means you won't be judged for putting up your Christmas lights. As magical as the lights can be, they can also be a major pain. 

Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges

Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.

Made in Tampa Bay 2022 holiday gift guide

There's no better time of year to shop small and shop local than the holidays. This year, we have a gift list with something for everyone – and the products are all made in Tampa Bay.

Video: NYC subway riders enjoy Thanksgiving feast on L train

Passengers riding an L train were treated to a full Thanksgiving spread during their evening commute, thanks to a Brooklyn catering service.

Does turkey really make you sleepy?

It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.

Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.

From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups

Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.

Thanksgiving stories: Travelers give reminders of the reason for the season

There’s something special about the airport the night before Thanksgiving. The air is lighter. The smiles are brighter. The hugs are tighter. There's no place like TPA to get a reminder of what the holiday is all about.

Happy birthday, Mr. Grinch: Dr. Seuss's book about the 'mean one' turns 65

Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of when "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was published. But who was the inspiration for the title character with the heart two sizes too small?