Sarasota holiday festivities benefit area non-profits

More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.

Polk prisoners handcraft hundreds of wooden toys to donate to Toys for Tots

For the past 20 years, prisoners at Polk Correctional Institution have made hundreds of wooden toys by hand each holiday season to donate to Toys for Tots.

Holiday shipping deadlines: How to make sure packages arrive by Christmas

It's officially the busiest week of the year for the U.S. Postal Service, and the clock is ticking to get those packages and letters in the mail so they can arrive before Christmas.

Holiday travel forecast shows return to pre-pandemic levels

Floridians are making up for lost time this holiday season after canceling family vacations and holiday visits last year because of COVID-19 precautions.

Mom and daughter bring holiday joy to hospice patients, one card at a time

A daughter and mom team are spending part of their holidays brightening the spirits the of hospice patients. How they are comforting them is What's Right with Tampa Bay.

Pinellas deputies go on shopping spree to purchase presents for families in need

Dozens of Pinellas County Sheriffs Office deputies, volunteers, and community members were up early Tuesday morning to load shopping carts with toys and basic necessities for those in need. This year, deputies shopped for over 200 families and 500 kids in the county.

Move over, pumpkins; Hunsader Farms welcomes Santa Claus

It’s a Bradenton farm known for its pumpkin festival that draws visitors from across the country. But Hunsader Farms says its "Country Christmas" is just as charming.

Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season

Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.

McDonald's, Mariah Carey team for '12 days of deals' holiday menu

McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.

Green Monday will have holiday shoppers racing against shipping deadlines

Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.

Find a Florida-style Christmas tree in Dade City

From Sand Pines and Southern Red Cedars to Carolina Sapphires and Leyland Cypress trees, Ergle Christmas Tree Farm in Dade City gives customers the experience of looking for a live tree for the holidays.