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.
Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sarasota Sheriff seeks help to make Christmas special for local kids
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 9th annual Holiday Toy Drive is happening now till December 15.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 9th annual Holiday Toy Drive is happening now till December 15.
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.
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.
1,500 riders take over Tampa streets for OnBikes’ annual Winter Wonder Ride, with a new look for 2025
The 14th annual OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride drew a crowd of about 1,500 cyclists, scooter riders and families dressed in holiday gear on Saturday.
The 14th annual OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride drew a crowd of about 1,500 cyclists, scooter riders and families dressed in holiday gear on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Giving Tuesday, Metropolitan Ministries is seeing some of the highest demand in recent years — and a major opportunity for community members to help.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
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.
Tucked away in the heart of Central Florida lies a hidden holiday treasure: the Stetson Mansion, once home to legendary hatmaker John B. Stetson.
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
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.
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.
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.
The holiday shopping season is officially in high gear — and this year, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role than ever.
Florida man turns five-acre property into winter wonderland
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.