St. Pete police surprise families with $100 gift cards for the holidays
All day long, police in St. Petersburg drove around, spreading holiday cheer for families -- with $100 gift cards.
All day long, police in St. Petersburg drove around, spreading holiday cheer for families -- with $100 gift cards.
Company surprises its 198 employees with $10 million holiday bonus
The real estate firm said the average employee will receive $50,000.
The real estate firm said the average employee will receive $50,000.
Florida citrus is part of a decades-old Christmas tradition
Legend speaks of St. Nicholas tossing a ball of gold into a girl’s stocking to spare her from suffering, but those balls of gold were likened by Europeans to a rare and exotic fruit we call oranges.
Legend speaks of St. Nicholas tossing a ball of gold into a girl’s stocking to spare her from suffering, but those balls of gold were likened by Europeans to a rare and exotic fruit we call oranges.
Sarasota Santa spreads cheer in honor of a very special Christmas elf
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
Police horse makes ‘nice list,’ goes holiday shopping at PetSmart
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
Dade City Police Department plays Secret Santa for dozens of local citizens
The Dade City Police Department paid off layaway accounts being held at the local Walmart.
The Dade City Police Department paid off layaway accounts being held at the local Walmart.
Largo neighborhood's elaborate Christmas lights bring in donations for hospice
It’s been a tradition for nearly 30 years. Dozens of homes in one Largo neighborhood are decked with thousands of Christmas lights this holiday season. The tradition is especially meaningful for a local non-profit.
It’s been a tradition for nearly 30 years. Dozens of homes in one Largo neighborhood are decked with thousands of Christmas lights this holiday season. The tradition is especially meaningful for a local non-profit.
Letters to Santa now available online at USPS Operation Santa
A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.
A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Gifts for kids in short supply at Bradenton Salvation Army
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
There's a lot of work happening at the Salvation Army in Manatee County to make Christmas wishes come true for 1,800 children.
The great Christmas tree debate: Real or artificial?
Real and artificial trees have benefits, but which one to put up is a debate in many households around the holidays.
Real and artificial trees have benefits, but which one to put up is a debate in many households around the holidays.
Postal Service workers are prepared to process, deliver millions of holiday packages
The U.S. Postal Service package processing plant in Ybor City expects to handle more holiday packages this year than ever before as deadlines approach.
The U.S. Postal Service package processing plant in Ybor City expects to handle more holiday packages this year than ever before as deadlines approach.
Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Robert's Christmas Wonderland
Right along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, one store in particular becomes quite busy during the holiday season.
Right along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, one store in particular becomes quite busy during the holiday season.
Riverview man spreads joy by lighting up Tampa's downtown
Michael Richard's passion for holiday lights began at age 13. Now, he's put together a 500,000-light display that takes center stage in downtown Tampa.
Michael Richard's passion for holiday lights began at age 13. Now, he's put together a 500,000-light display that takes center stage in downtown Tampa.
Though they are thousands of miles apart, military family unites for Christmas card
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
Millions of wreaths to be placed on military gravestones across the country — here’s how you can get involved
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
Farm donates more than 400 Christmas trees to military families
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Ho ho ho! Santa hotline lets your kids call and leave him a message
If you use your cellphone to call him up, Santa will send you a text message back!
If you use your cellphone to call him up, Santa will send you a text message back!