Hardee County arena to be transformed into Bethlehem, recreating the first Christmas

Wauchula may only have 5,000 residents, but a live nativity production by Power and Light Productions is expected to bring three times that many people to Hardee County’s Cattleman's Arena.

Taste of TNF recipe: Barbecue brisket muffuletta sandwich

This week's Thursday Night Football matchup features two teams from cities that are known for big flavors and big appetites – Dallas and New Orleans – so Dr. BBQ created a Texas-sized sandwich that's sure to be a big hit in the Big Easy.

Blue Christmas: Brandon family lighting the holidays with a Bolts theme

A family in Hillsborough County is mixing hockey with the holidays, decking the halls by decking out their house for the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

You can chop down your own Christmas tree for $10 at this Polk County park

Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?

This Tampa florist has a soft spot for prickly plants

Tampa florist Crystal Desilet loves teaching people about cacti and succulents almost as much as she enjoys creating unique arrangements for them.

$13 for 13: FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries to help families in need for the holidays

There's an easy and inexpensive way to help families for the holidays. FOX 13 is once again teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries for the $13 for 13 campaign; online donations of $13 will be matched.

USPS announces deadlines for holiday shipping, letters to Santa

The United States Postal Services is letting shoppers know when they need to wrap up and ship out their holiday gifts this year to make sure packages arrive by Christmas morning. 

Old Spice, Secret deodorant sprays recalled due to cancer-causing chemical

Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.

'Made in Tampa Bay' 2021 gift guide

Shop local: Each week, we feature local artists, cooks, and businesses who make products right here in the Tampa Bay area. Here’s a few that may make great gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list.

Gulfport using federal COVID-19 funds to send everyone $25 -- with one catch

Starting December 10, the city is sending out $25 gift cards by mail to residents, up to $50 for each household. Those gift certificates can be spent at any participating business in town – identified by a sticker in the window – until January 10.

Taste of TNF recipe: Leftover pumpkin and pecan pie parfait

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. Even the desserts can get transformed into something new.

Taste of TNF recipe: Turkey dressing bacon bombs

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. You can't go wrong adding bacon to the mix.

Taste of TNF recipe: Turkey pot pie

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. His turkey pot pie is one way to mix things up.

Citing supply-chain issues, Publix puts limits on some items

If you still need to do your Thanksgiving shopping, you may need to be flexible with your grocery list.  Publix has placed a purchase limit on some popular holiday food items.

As passengers return to skies, TSA needs more agents

A Transportation Security Administration job fair began Friday and continues Saturday at the DoubleTree hotel on West Cypress Street.

Steve Noviello's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

A powered pony, all the spirits with none of the spoils and a work station you'll never want to leave… from super-sized frames to small business bling, this is the FOX Holiday Gift Guide and we've got gift-giving all wrapped up!

Local musicians band together to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay

Good vibes and a good cause are on deck this Saturday as some of the Bay Area’s best musicians will take the stage to help combat hunger.