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!
St. Pete officers pay it forward by buying toys for 200 kids in time for Christmas
Police officers in St. Petersburg traded their patrol cars for shopping carts Tuesday morning.
Police officers in St. Petersburg traded their patrol cars for shopping carts Tuesday morning.
Christmas tree sales benefit addiction recovery ministry
Proceeds from two Christmas tree lots in Manatee County are helping people who are recovering from addiction. The trees recently caused Edward Bryant and his girlfriend, who were passing by, to stop.
Proceeds from two Christmas tree lots in Manatee County are helping people who are recovering from addiction. The trees recently caused Edward Bryant and his girlfriend, who were passing by, to stop.
Bradenton family has been growing poinsettias for decades
Every Christmas, Americans buy more than 30-million poinsettias. The flaming red plants originated in Mexico, but a Bradenton family has helped make them a Bay Area staple for generations.
Every Christmas, Americans buy more than 30-million poinsettias. The flaming red plants originated in Mexico, but a Bradenton family has helped make them a Bay Area staple for generations.
'Ditto': A neighbor's witty response to extravagant Christmas display next door
A resident in Morphett Vale, near Adelaide, South Australia, had a hilarious response to an extravagant Christmas light display on the property next door.
A resident in Morphett Vale, near Adelaide, South Australia, had a hilarious response to an extravagant Christmas light display on the property next door.
Giving Tuesday: Volunteering in America is on the rise — here’s how you can get involved
More Americans than ever are volunteering and here are some ways to get involved on Giving Tuesday.
More Americans than ever are volunteering and here are some ways to get involved on Giving Tuesday.
175 pink – plastic – flamingos are decked out to kickoff holiday festivities in downtown Clearwater
The holiday season is well underway, and Clearwater is getting a little more festive – in the most Florida way.
The holiday season is well underway, and Clearwater is getting a little more festive – in the most Florida way.
Melania Trump unveils 2019 White House Christmas decorations
Melania Trump made a big reveal at the White House – just in time for the holidays.
Melania Trump made a big reveal at the White House – just in time for the holidays.
Thanksgiving leftovers: A guide to how long your holiday favorites last
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
When Santa's helpers move to Apollo Beach, the letters follow
Gregg and Shawna Calvert set up a “Letters to Santa” mailbox five years ago when they lived in Chicago, and it’s become a tradition ever since. They moved to Apollo Beach just two months ago, and knew they had to keep it going.
Gregg and Shawna Calvert set up a “Letters to Santa” mailbox five years ago when they lived in Chicago, and it’s become a tradition ever since. They moved to Apollo Beach just two months ago, and knew they had to keep it going.