St. Pete Pier announces outdoor ice rink, winter festival starting Nov. 20

St. Pete Pier announces outdoor ice rink, winter festival starting Nov. 20

Pinellas County residents don't have to drive to Tampa to get their fix of a winter wonderland this year. The St. Pete Pier announced it will open an outdoor ice rink as part of its inaugural Winter Beach celebration, starting November 20. 

Pinellas County residents don't have to drive to Tampa to get their fix of a winter wonderland this year. The St. Pete Pier announced it will open an outdoor ice rink as part of its inaugural Winter Beach celebration, starting November 20. 

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Pumpkin spice recipes for every course

Pumpkin spice recipes for every course

October is for ghouls and gourds, specifically pumpkin and the flavor of fall, pumpkin spice. It's gone well beyond those famous lattes.

October is for ghouls and gourds, specifically pumpkin and the flavor of fall, pumpkin spice. It's gone well beyond those famous lattes.

Retailers expect to struggle filling seasonal positions

Retailers expect to struggle filling seasonal positions

Major retailers are hiring for the holiday season to meet pent-up consumer demand, but some business experts said it won’t be easy.

Major retailers are hiring for the holiday season to meet pent-up consumer demand, but some business experts said it won’t be easy.

South Tampa Halloween display lights up lives of kids in need

South Tampa Halloween display lights up lives of kids in need

You don't have to wait until December to get your holiday lights fix. A South Tampa man and his family are putting on a spectacular Halloween display with thousands of LED lights, music, even fire – and it’s all for a good cause.

You don't have to wait until December to get your holiday lights fix. A South Tampa man and his family are putting on a spectacular Halloween display with thousands of LED lights, music, even fire – and it’s all for a good cause.

East Lansing elementary schools drop Halloween and Valentine's Day celebrations

East Lansing elementary schools drop Halloween and Valentine's Day celebrations

Concerns over hurt feelings and uncomfortable families are the reasons that administrators told parents the school would not be hosting celebrations for specific holidays.

Concerns over hurt feelings and uncomfortable families are the reasons that administrators told parents the school would not be hosting celebrations for specific holidays.

USPS, FedEx release 2021 holiday shipping deadlines

USPS, FedEx release 2021 holiday shipping deadlines

The USPS and FedEx have released this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to help Americans make sure their holiday presents arrive on time.

The USPS and FedEx have released this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to help Americans make sure their holiday presents arrive on time.

Sausage mummy recipe for Halloween – with optional candy eyeballs

Sausage mummy recipe for Halloween – with optional candy eyeballs

With this Halloween recipe, you can make mummy-themed sausages for your spooky festivity -- complete with those edible candy eyeballs.

With this Halloween recipe, you can make mummy-themed sausages for your spooky festivity -- complete with those edible candy eyeballs.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ and other ‘Peanuts’ classics return to TV

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ and other ‘Peanuts’ classics return to TV

In 2020, AppleTV+ became the home for all “Peanuts” content, but partnered with PBS to air both the Christmas and Thanksgiving specials. It will happen once again in 2021, with the addition of the Halloween special.

In 2020, AppleTV+ became the home for all “Peanuts” content, but partnered with PBS to air both the Christmas and Thanksgiving specials. It will happen once again in 2021, with the addition of the Halloween special.

CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season

CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season

The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.

The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.

CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website

CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website

A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.

A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.

Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say

Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say

Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.

Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.