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.
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.