Feeding Tampa Bay serves up 1,500 Thanksgiving meals and shares turkey tips

More than 1,500 people across Tampa Bay will sit down for a warm Thanksgiving meal thanks to Feeding Tampa Bay. The chefs and volunteers have been hard at work since before sunrise.

When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025

You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the US

Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.

How to navigate difficult relationships during the holidays

Thanksgiving is a good time to gather around the table with your family and enjoy the holiday. But experts know, sometimes that doesn't happen.

Thanksgiving threat: Safety tips for your holiday leftovers

Experts are explaining how to properly store leftovers in an effort to prevent foodborne illnesses this Thanksgiving. 

What did Thanksgiving cost 50 years ago?

In the 1970s, inflation may have been the word of the decade. People also had to contend with a shortage of oil that led to rationing and long lines at gas stations.

When do stores open on Black Friday this year?

Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.

Bay Area national cemeteries struggling for sponsors ahead of 'Wreaths Across America Day'

Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.

Pinellas County deputies deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need

A group of deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office added holiday giving to their routine patrol duties. This week, they loaded their vehicles with Thanksgiving meals and delivered them to families in need across the community.

Steve's 4 favorite products of 2025

After reviewing hundreds of products each year, these are Steve’s 4 Favorites! 

Holiday gift ideas for gamers

From video games and accessories to games of logic there’s something for every gamer here!

Gifts for when you are home for the holidays

Whether it’s spending time as a family or preparing your home for guests, these products are sure to fit right in.

Gifts for tweens that they will actually enjoy

Too young for tech, too old for toys?  These gifts are great for the tween on your list.