Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly. 

Sarasota veteran surprised with full holiday home makeover from FPL and local nonprofit

Florida Power & Light (FPL) teamed up with a Sarasota-Manatee nonprofit to deliver a holiday surprise to Army veteran Doug Mason, a single dad of two young boys.

Rowdies & TOPSoccer program host inclusive ‘Winter Wonderland’ soccer festival at Al Lang Stadium

Al Lang Stadium transformed into a festive, accessible playground on Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rowdies teamed up with the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s TOPSoccer program to host a Winter Wonderland Festival.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Clearwater police take kids shopping in annual Shop With a Cop event

Before sunrise on Saturday, shopping carts rolled through the Target at Clearwater Mall as police officers helped more than 40 children pick out holiday gifts.

Lakeland's Christmas Parade brings holiday magic to the streets

The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community.

President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.

Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.

Christmas Lane brings 1.5 million lights to Plant City

Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.

Triple Match: FOX 13 teams up with Metro Ministries to help support 32,000 families

This Giving Tuesday, Metropolitan Ministries is seeing some of the highest demand in recent years — and a major opportunity for community members to help.

Inside Florida’s historic Stetson Mansion, “The House That Hats Built"

Tucked away in the heart of Central Florida lies a hidden holiday treasure: the Stetson Mansion, once home to legendary hatmaker John B. Stetson. 

Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season underway, the nation’s major shipping carriers are reminding customers to send packages early to ensure arrival by Christmas.

National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen

More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.

How AI is changing Cyber Monday, and helping scammers too

The holiday shopping season is officially in high gear — and this year, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role than ever.