Hundreds of thousands of lights shine brightly in Mulberry Christmas display
For 12 years, a holiday display in Mulberry has attracted thousands of visitors of all ages. Donald Weaver says he began with 42,000 lights and it grew each year.
For 12 years, a holiday display in Mulberry has attracted thousands of visitors of all ages. Donald Weaver says he began with 42,000 lights and it grew each year.
New Yarrgh's Eve: Tampa announces pirate-themed New Year's celebration
If you’re looking for New Year’s Eve plans, the city of Tampa announced Wednesday it’s throwing a party for the first time with Gasparilla flair.
If you’re looking for New Year’s Eve plans, the city of Tampa announced Wednesday it’s throwing a party for the first time with Gasparilla flair.
Good Samaritans replace donated toys for needy children that were stolen in Miami
Good Samaritans have stepped up to replace hundreds of toys for needy children that were inside a trailer stolen from outside a school near Miami.
Good Samaritans have stepped up to replace hundreds of toys for needy children that were inside a trailer stolen from outside a school near Miami.
President Trump signs executive order giving federal workers day off on Christmas Eve
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will give federal workers the day off on Christmas Eve.
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will give federal workers the day off on Christmas Eve.
Advent Health employee toy drive touching lives
Employees at Advent Health Tampa Hospital are doing a different kind of healing for hundreds of children by participating in a very special toy drive.
Employees at Advent Health Tampa Hospital are doing a different kind of healing for hundreds of children by participating in a very special toy drive.
Santa slides down the chimney in mom’s epic ugly Christmas sweater for daughter
Megan Grimes of Virginia said she likes to make costumes for her kids that “push the limits.”
Megan Grimes of Virginia said she likes to make costumes for her kids that “push the limits.”
UPS driver thanks homeowner for holiday treats using flashcards
A UPS driver expressed his gratitude in verse for the snacks left out by a Pennsylvania homeowner on December 11.
A UPS driver expressed his gratitude in verse for the snacks left out by a Pennsylvania homeowner on December 11.
The enduring allure of Florida's Christmas cards
By the start of the 20th Century, mass-produced cards were gaining popularity, especially in Florida. Tourists loved to send Florida cards to their freezing friends and loved ones around the world.
By the start of the 20th Century, mass-produced cards were gaining popularity, especially in Florida. Tourists loved to send Florida cards to their freezing friends and loved ones around the world.
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ tops Hot 100 for 1st time 25 years after its debut
The popular holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 list for the first time 25 years after its debut.
The popular holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 list for the first time 25 years after its debut.
Takanakuy: Peru’s Christmas fighting festival settles the year’s grievances by fist
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
Dad brings Christmas tree farm to children's hospital to honor daughter's memory
Children at the hospital were able to pick out their own tree and decorate it with homemade ornaments.
Children at the hospital were able to pick out their own tree and decorate it with homemade ornaments.
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Pinellas County deputies shop for children in need
Hundreds of children will have a present under the tree this Christmas – all thanks to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Hundreds of children will have a present under the tree this Christmas – all thanks to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Art reflects community at the St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts Show
The holiday season gives shoppers lots of extra opportunities to find special gifts for every person in their lives.
The holiday season gives shoppers lots of extra opportunities to find special gifts for every person in their lives.
A Tampa neighborhood spreads Christmas joy to those in need
The Davis Island community collects thousands of presents for children who otherwise wouldn't have a Christmas.
The Davis Island community collects thousands of presents for children who otherwise wouldn't have a Christmas.
Popeyes launches Chicken Sandwich-themed ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ for holidays
The Popeyes chicken sandwich apparently is the gift that keeps on giving now that it's been made into an ugly Christmas sweater.
The Popeyes chicken sandwich apparently is the gift that keeps on giving now that it's been made into an ugly Christmas sweater.
New Tampa Dance Theatre brings The Nutcracker to life
The New Tampa Dance Theatre has performed The Nutcracker annually for the past 20 years.
The New Tampa Dance Theatre has performed The Nutcracker annually for the past 20 years.
Christmas came early for students at Pizzo Elementary Tuesday afternoon
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David surprised students with new tablets just in time for the holidays.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David surprised students with new tablets just in time for the holidays.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Florida's love for Christmas is about the size of a lump of coal, study says
Apparently, the Sunshine State doesn’t have a whole lot of Christmas spirit.
Apparently, the Sunshine State doesn’t have a whole lot of Christmas spirit.