Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals

Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.

In Tampa, we're thankful for a lot -- including, of course, our airport

Folks across the Tampa Bay are expressed their gratitude today on this Thanksgiving holiday. FOX 13’s Josh Cascio spoke with walkers along the Riverwalk, who all appreciate where they live. 

Higher tree prices won't dampen most shoppers' Christmas spirit

Whether you’re looking for a massive Christmas tree or just a simple 'Charlie Brown' special, you’re probably going to pay more for it this year.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019: Balloons fly, just lower than usual

The beloved balloons flew, but lower than usual, as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled on after an anxious weather watch Thursday.

Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner discreetly picks up Thanksgiving grocery tab for families

He may not be a fan of Thanksgiving cuisine, but Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner did not allow that to hold him back from making a difference for a handful of Seattle families before the holiday. 

Shelter pets served Thanksgiving meals — complete with turkey, yams and green beans

A North Carolina animal shelter treated the pets still there over Thanksgiving to a tasty meal filled with stuffing, green beans, turkey and mashed potatoes.

Restaurant's tradition of giving back comes full circle

Andres Bautista was last at Donatello Italian Restaurant in 2012, one of the many at-risk teens invited to its annual Thanksgiving celebration. Sitting in these same chairs today, he can remember how he felt then, and how far he's come since.

Goody Goody Turkey Gobble draws thousands to downtown Tampa

Well over 4,000 runners and walkers flooded downtown Tampa on Thanksgiving Day morning for Tampa YMCA's Goody Goody Turkey Gobble -- which has become a holiday tradition for many in the Bay area. 

Metropolitan Ministries serving thousands of pounds of food to families on Thanksgiving

Metropolitan Ministries is serving 1,500 pounds of turkey, 3,700 pounds of stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes, 80 gallons of gravy and 1,000 pies. Dozens of volunteers arrived before the sun rose to help, including NFL vet and WWE star Titus O’Neil. 

Grandma celebrates 4th Thanksgiving with stranger she accidentally texted instead of her grandson

An Arizona grandmother who accidentally sent a text around Thanksgiving to a stranger thinking he was her grandson has formed an unlikely friendship, and the two will now celebrate the holiday together for the fourth year in a row. 

Publix chefs have ideas on what to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers

You probably have your Thanksgiving Day menu all planned out, but instead of repeating those dishes the day after, there are other ways to handle your leftovers.

AAA offers free 'Tow to Go' program this Thanksgiving holiday

Whether you have the whole week off or a few days off for Thanksgiving, AAA is reminding drivers not to drink and drive during the festivities.

Was the first thanksgiving in St. Augustine, Florida? Experts seem to think so

The first-recorded Thanksgiving didn’t take place with the pilgrims and American Indians at Plymouth, experts say. It actually took place in St. Augustine in 1565.

‘Tis the season for porch pirates: Location, home design may elevate your theft risk, surveys suggest

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Americans are set to spend billions of dollars online, bringing the porch pirates out of the shadows. These are the factors that may up your theft risk, according to two recent surveys.