Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
‘Drink it and hang’: Miller Lite’s ‘Beernament’ arrives for Christmas tree decorators
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
Tampa home decked out in Lightning decorations for the holidays
If you're adding a touch of ice to your holiday decor, why not throw in a bolt of Tampa Bay Lightning?
If you're adding a touch of ice to your holiday decor, why not throw in a bolt of Tampa Bay Lightning?
Where Americans are hiding Christmas gifts, poll reveals
A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.
A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.
Kentucky firefighters show off ‘Santa Truck’ decked in holiday decorations
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
Plant Museum continues 40-year Victorian Christmas Stroll tradition
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Plant Museum started 40 years ago as a three-night Christmas event to create awareness and get the community to come into the museum and experience an old-fashioned holiday tradition.
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Plant Museum started 40 years ago as a three-night Christmas event to create awareness and get the community to come into the museum and experience an old-fashioned holiday tradition.
Hardee County arena to be transformed into Bethlehem, recreating the first Christmas
Wauchula may only have 5,000 residents, but a live nativity production by Power and Light Productions is expected to bring three times that many people to Hardee County’s Cattleman's Arena.
Wauchula may only have 5,000 residents, but a live nativity production by Power and Light Productions is expected to bring three times that many people to Hardee County’s Cattleman's Arena.
Mannequin 'ambassador' for annual children's toy drive in Pinellas County was stolen, organizers say
A local non-profit is asking for the safe return of an important player in their team's toy drive – their mannequin.
A local non-profit is asking for the safe return of an important player in their team's toy drive – their mannequin.
How to safely hang Christmas lights on your house, tree
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Lakeland Christmas Parade returns to celebrate 40th year
The Lakeland Christmas Parade marched through the streets of downtown Thursday, December 2. The holiday tradition took a year off due to the pandemic, but came back in a big way to mark 40 years.
The Lakeland Christmas Parade marched through the streets of downtown Thursday, December 2. The holiday tradition took a year off due to the pandemic, but came back in a big way to mark 40 years.
Chop down your own Florida-style Christmas tree at this Pasco farm
For many, visiting the Ergle Christmas Tree Farm is a tradition.
For many, visiting the Ergle Christmas Tree Farm is a tradition.
Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
Blue Christmas: Brandon family lighting the holidays with a Bolts theme
A family in Hillsborough County is mixing hockey with the holidays, decking the halls by decking out their house for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A family in Hillsborough County is mixing hockey with the holidays, decking the halls by decking out their house for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Miller High Life to sell beer-infused gingerbread dive bar kits
Miller High Life will start selling the kits on Dec. 6, complete with beer-infused gingerbread walls, sugary vintage wall art and entrance sign, a tiny jukebox, and edible furniture.
Miller High Life will start selling the kits on Dec. 6, complete with beer-infused gingerbread walls, sugary vintage wall art and entrance sign, a tiny jukebox, and edible furniture.
Sparkman Wharf kicks off Snowed Inn holiday event
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday-themed event Snowed Inn Sparkman during the month of December.
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday-themed event Snowed Inn Sparkman during the month of December.
You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
Largo family celebrates Hanukkah with meaningful menorahs
Tuesday is the third night of the holiday that marks the way the Jewish people rose up o defeat an enemy that tried to end religious freedom. A Largo couple is celebrating Hanukkah in a way that carries on family tradition while honoring a lineage torn apart by the Holocaust.
Tuesday is the third night of the holiday that marks the way the Jewish people rose up o defeat an enemy that tried to end religious freedom. A Largo couple is celebrating Hanukkah in a way that carries on family tradition while honoring a lineage torn apart by the Holocaust.
You can chop down your own Christmas tree for $10 at this Polk County park
Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?
Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?