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. 

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.

'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.

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. 

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.