Tampa puts finishing touches on first NYE Booty Drop

A new year, a new decade, and new leadership at the city means a brand new New Year's Eve celebration in Tampa.

AAA offering free ‘Tow to Go’ service during New Year's celebrations

New Year's Eve is just one day away and, unfortunately, what should be a time for celebrating often becomes deadly. That's why AAA is offering people a safe ride home.

Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

Mr. and Mrs. Clause welcome baby boy on Christmas Day

The Clause family welcomed little Lorenzo Luciano Clause on Dec. 25 at a hospital in Pennsylvania.

‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa’: Michigan woman hits Christmas jackpot

Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.

Nearly 1,000 cards sent from strangers to little girl coping with the loss of her brother

As a 10-year-old little girl deals with the loss of her little brother who died in a car crash nearly a year ago, more than 800 cards were sent from strangers to help her cope with his death.

Christmas Day means beach day when the temperature is 80°

Many people chose to spend their Christmas at one of the country's top-rated beaches. Clearwater Beach was crowded, and many visitors were from out of town.

What's at the movies Christmas Day

Heading to the theater is a holiday tradition for many families on Christmas, whether it’s to see a heartwarming piece of art or just to get a break from your relatives. Here are some films to check out this season.

Trumps wish Americans 'Merry Christmas'

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.

JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display

Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.

Tips for recycling wrapping paper after the holidays

Piles of wrapping paper would appear after everyone has opened their gifts for the holidays, but is it recyclable? 

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

Tampa Bay church group offering free Uber rides to church this Christmas

Christmas Eve church services are a cherished tradition for many Bay Area families, but for those without transportation, the tradition isn’t always possible.