'Festive fun': LEGOLAND kicks off the holiday season this weekend

The holidays at LEGOLAND run select dates in November and December through New Year’s Eve: November 27-29, December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, and 24-31.

Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot

The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.

Mike Alstott Foundation delivering Thanksgiving meals for Hillsborough County firefighters

Former Bucs star Mike Alstott doesn't drop the ball when it comes to helping the community. His foundation will be handing out Thanksgiving Day meals to firefighters -- an annual tradition.

Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream

Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.

Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel

U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.

Tampa law firm continues turkey giveaway tradition

For the 12th year in a row, the Pendas Law Firm in Tampa will be giving away turkeys to families in need.

PHOTOS: Presidential turkeys arrive in DC ahead of annual pardon

The Willard Hotel in D.C. welcomed some very important guests -- a pair of turkeys preparing for their upcoming pardoning ceremony.

'Thanksgiving Grandma' celebrates fifth holiday with honorary 'grandson' -- but without late husband

Back in 2016, Wanda Dench became known as the "Thanksgiving Grandma" after she accidentally invited a stranger to dinner. This year, they shared their fifth holiday meal together -- but there was an empty seat at the table.

Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says

The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.

These are the major retailers closing for Thanksgiving Day this year

As retailers look ahead to the holidays, in a reversal of recent years, many have already decided to shut their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate their employees working during the coronavirus pandemic or take a new approach to the traditional holiday shopping season.

'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again

The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.

Metropolitan Ministries scrambling to meet holiday need

Thanksgiving is just days away and Metropolitan Ministries has been working around-the-clock to make sure families across the Bay Area don’t go hungry this holiday season. 

Dangers of frying turkey shown in explosive demonstration videos

Ahead of Thanksgiving, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) warned of the dangers of deep-frying turkey, releasing videos on November 20 and 21 showing birds being dropped into pots of oil, causing fire to spread rapidly.

Winter Village, outdoor ice rink returns in downtown Tampa

It's a holiday tradition that even the pandemic couldn't cancel, but while the annual Winter Village returns Friday to downtown Tampa, there will be some changes.

Tyler Perry offers Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families on Sunday

Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.