After a year away, Santa is back in town posing for pictures, listening to wish lists
After COVID-19 put a damper on children seeing Santa Claus last year, the big guy is back at Bay Area stores and ready to visit with kids in person.
After COVID-19 put a damper on children seeing Santa Claus last year, the big guy is back at Bay Area stores and ready to visit with kids in person.
Trim your Christmas tree with unique Tampa treasures
From minarets to alligators to manatees or shells, the Plant Museum and the Morean Arts Center offer one-of-a-kind treasures to go on or below the Christmas tree.
From minarets to alligators to manatees or shells, the Plant Museum and the Morean Arts Center offer one-of-a-kind treasures to go on or below the Christmas tree.
Longtime friends share passion for creating custom wreaths
Erika Rodriguez and Annie Groves run Annie & E’s Custom Wreaths. Naturally, this is the pair’s busiest part of the year. To make this time more challenging, it's a side job for both -- but one they love.
Erika Rodriguez and Annie Groves run Annie & E’s Custom Wreaths. Naturally, this is the pair’s busiest part of the year. To make this time more challenging, it's a side job for both -- but one they love.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A replica of the iconic Grinch cave could be yours for the night
The story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been brought to life for a limited time, giving holiday revelers the chance to experience the Grinch and his dog Max’s home.
The story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been brought to life for a limited time, giving holiday revelers the chance to experience the Grinch and his dog Max’s home.
Train ride to 'North Pole' lets families forget challenges for a day
A festive holiday treat lifted the spirits of some kids facing a difficult medical diagnosis on Wednesday. They got a ride to the North Pole, via Manatee County.
A festive holiday treat lifted the spirits of some kids facing a difficult medical diagnosis on Wednesday. They got a ride to the North Pole, via Manatee County.
‘It’s the right thing to do’: YMCA volunteers help play Santa to hundreds of St. Pete children
For more than 30 years, the YMCA’s ‘Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas Program’ has been helping needy families in St. Petersburg have a happy holiday.
For more than 30 years, the YMCA’s ‘Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas Program’ has been helping needy families in St. Petersburg have a happy holiday.
Cutting the cheese: Mazzaro's to slice 840-pound block of aged provolone ahead of Christmas
Mazzaro's continued a holiday tradition Tuesday morning by cutting into an 840-block of aged provolone that was shipped from Italy.
Mazzaro's continued a holiday tradition Tuesday morning by cutting into an 840-block of aged provolone that was shipped from Italy.
St. Pete officers go Christmas shopping to spread holiday cheer to children, families in need
This year, Santa once again had some help from officers at the St. Petersburg Police Department as they spent their morning at Walmart filling up their shopping carts for kids in the community.
This year, Santa once again had some help from officers at the St. Petersburg Police Department as they spent their morning at Walmart filling up their shopping carts for kids in the community.
How to go eclectic with holiday decorations without cluttering
When it comes to holiday decor, you don't have to stick to the traditional colors.
When it comes to holiday decor, you don't have to stick to the traditional colors.
Children across St. Petersburg gifted with new bicycles just in time for Christmas
Over 100 children in St. Pete will receive new bicycles for the holidays this year. The initiative started in 2019 when one local man spotted an officer purchasing a bicycle for a resident. Police play a role in delivering the new bikes in the community.
Over 100 children in St. Pete will receive new bicycles for the holidays this year. The initiative started in 2019 when one local man spotted an officer purchasing a bicycle for a resident. Police play a role in delivering the new bikes in the community.
Custom gift baskets, locally made art & more at the St. Petersburg Visitor Center store
The gift shop at the St. Petersburg Visitors Center might be your one-stop shop for holiday gifting this year. And most of the money spent there goes back to local makers and artists.
The gift shop at the St. Petersburg Visitors Center might be your one-stop shop for holiday gifting this year. And most of the money spent there goes back to local makers and artists.
From Gasparilla beads to Cuban sandwiches, you can make your holidays dazzle with Bay Area treasures
When it comes to Christmas decorations, you can find inspiration from across the Bay Area: like using those Gasparilla beads as a tree garland or serving Cuban sandwiches at your holiday party.
When it comes to Christmas decorations, you can find inspiration from across the Bay Area: like using those Gasparilla beads as a tree garland or serving Cuban sandwiches at your holiday party.
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.