Santa makes early stop in Bradenton, hands out presents, food to families in need
For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember.
For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember.
This architect can help you make your dream home -- out of gingerbread
Looking for some sweet, creative fun over the holidays? Building a gingerbread house might be the perfect thing for you. Jonathan Moore, an architect with a sweet tooth, can help you build the tastiest house of your dreams.
Looking for some sweet, creative fun over the holidays? Building a gingerbread house might be the perfect thing for you. Jonathan Moore, an architect with a sweet tooth, can help you build the tastiest house of your dreams.
Tampa International Airport expecting 50% drop in holiday travel
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
Parents issue hilarious warning after accidentally baking ‘Elves on the Shelf’
A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.
A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.
Pandemic ornaments capture roller coaster that was 2020
Robert's Christmas Wonderland in Clearwater has been a go-to spot for finding those special Christmas tree trimmings.
Robert's Christmas Wonderland in Clearwater has been a go-to spot for finding those special Christmas tree trimmings.
Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Publix to donate 1.3 million pounds of food to Florida food banks for the holidays
Publix says it will donate 1.3 million pounds of food to six of Florida's largest food banks, which are facing severe shortages during the holidays as millions of Floridians struggle with hunger during the pandemic.
Publix says it will donate 1.3 million pounds of food to six of Florida's largest food banks, which are facing severe shortages during the holidays as millions of Floridians struggle with hunger during the pandemic.
Dec. 15 is the deadline for UPS, FedEx, USPS ground delivery by Christmas Day
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
Busch Gardens requiring reservations for New Year's Eve fireworks
This year, reservations will be required to ring in the new year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
This year, reservations will be required to ring in the new year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Florida man pays $7,600 to cover past-due utility bills for 114 families
A Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season.
A Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season.
'It almost felt like being at Disney:' Sarasota mall reimagines holiday light shows
A holiday light show in Sarasota is stopping people in their tracks. A local company spent thousands of hours dreaming up how hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights would dance with the music, pushing the limits of technology and imagination.
A holiday light show in Sarasota is stopping people in their tracks. A local company spent thousands of hours dreaming up how hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights would dance with the music, pushing the limits of technology and imagination.
Give the gift of human connection with holiday cards
For Patricia Garrett, picking out the perfect holiday card is just as important as choosing the right gift, especially in a year where a pandemic has kept everyone separated.
For Patricia Garrett, picking out the perfect holiday card is just as important as choosing the right gift, especially in a year where a pandemic has kept everyone separated.
‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’: Mariah Carey’s 1994 song tops Billboard chart, nears 1B streams
Mariah Carey just received the best Christmas gift a singer could ever want: Decades after she released her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song topped the Billboard chart once again.
Mariah Carey just received the best Christmas gift a singer could ever want: Decades after she released her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song topped the Billboard chart once again.
Busiest shipping week of the holiday season begins
USPS shared recommended deadlines that it estimated would get items delivered before Christmas.
USPS shared recommended deadlines that it estimated would get items delivered before Christmas.
Orlando police officers deliver toys to children
It's an Orlando police officer's job to be out in the community, but it was a special treat for them on Saturday, as they were decked out in Santa hats, giving out presents to children in the neighborhoods they serve.
It's an Orlando police officer's job to be out in the community, but it was a special treat for them on Saturday, as they were decked out in Santa hats, giving out presents to children in the neighborhoods they serve.
Many people feeling ‘holiday blues’ for first time as pandemic halts festive traditions
The holidays or not always a happy and festive time for everyone.
The holidays or not always a happy and festive time for everyone.