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.
Lutz restaurant collecting Christmas presents for foster children
Station House BBQ teamed up with Foster Families of Tampa Bay to place an Angel Tree filled with wishes from foster children inside its restaurant.
Station House BBQ teamed up with Foster Families of Tampa Bay to place an Angel Tree filled with wishes from foster children inside its restaurant.
#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
20% Americans have reportedly gotten hurt while setting up Christmas trees in 2020: Survey
According to a survey, 1 in 5 Americans have reportedly been injured while setting up their Christmas tree this year.
According to a survey, 1 in 5 Americans have reportedly been injured while setting up their Christmas tree this year.
Clearwater rabbi finds COVID lesson in his creative Hanukkah tradition
Hanukkah always puts Rabbi Levi Hodakov in a creative mood. This year, bags of potato chips were his muse. They covered the giant menorah he lit in Clearwater Thursday.
Hanukkah always puts Rabbi Levi Hodakov in a creative mood. This year, bags of potato chips were his muse. They covered the giant menorah he lit in Clearwater Thursday.
Temple Terrace man shines bright light on neighborhood with Christmas display
Landscaper Lucas Hutchins has been doing a computerized light show for 15 years from his Temple Terrace home.
Landscaper Lucas Hutchins has been doing a computerized light show for 15 years from his Temple Terrace home.
Staying ho-ho-home for the holidays? Enjoy free movies, shows on Tubi
‘Tis the season to get festive with Tubi’s over 300 free holiday titles since most of us are staying ho-ho-home this year.
‘Tis the season to get festive with Tubi’s over 300 free holiday titles since most of us are staying ho-ho-home this year.
Rye Road Giraffes help celebrate Christmas this weekend
If you're looking for a new family Christmas adventure, check out the Rye Road Giraffes Christmas Celebration in Bradenton. It's part farm and part circus, but it's all outdoors. You can see giraffes, camels, zebras, and even a socially distant Santa.
If you're looking for a new family Christmas adventure, check out the Rye Road Giraffes Christmas Celebration in Bradenton. It's part farm and part circus, but it's all outdoors. You can see giraffes, camels, zebras, and even a socially distant Santa.
Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.



















