Get a real Christmas tree at Ergle's
You can chop down your own Florida Christmas tree at Ergle's Christmas Tree Farm -- or choose one that was shipped from another part of the country.
You can chop down your own real Christmas tree at this Pasco County farm
Visiting the Ergle Christmas Tree Farm has been a tradition for many in the Bay Area.
Come aboard a train with the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad
Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad are hosting their annual Christmas open house the next two weekends. These are miniature trains, but big enough to ride. Unlimited train rides through scenic Crews Lake Wilderness Park. They encourage you to bring your camera to take pictures with Santa Claus at the North Pole.
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.
Robert’s Christmas Wonderland is in its busy season
This Clearwater store is an annual visit for Charley. Robert's Christmas Wonderland has been in business for 45 years. This year, there are new additions to the holiday store.
PDQ proceeds at Soleciety goes to charity on Giving Tuesday
PDQ is teaming up with Soleciety to do just that. PDQ will be selling their delicious chicken tenders meals at Soleciety in downtown Tampa with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. Soleciety is a retail store that specializes in vintage and rare, collectible sneakers
Christmas Lane dazzles once again with over 1.5 million lights in Plant City
Since he was a boy, Lane Wetherington loved Christmas lights.
'Christmas Lane' shines bright in Plant City
The annual tradition of 'Christmas Lane' returns to the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds
Christmas season is here, meaning ‘The Nutcracker’ has arrived at the Straz
You don’t have to be in ballet to appreciate that ‘The Nutcracker’ is a show for everyone. There are 250 performing the show, and the young ones have committed to dancing. Opening night is November 29 at the Straz Center. The show runs until December 1. Learn more on strazcenter.org.
‘NJoy’ a glass of whiskey at this Weeki Wachee distillery
NJoy Spirits Distillery is a beautiful piece of property located within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management area. They grow their own ingredients to make whiskey, rum and their own brand of moonshine. They offer tours and a tasting room.
Creatively delicious recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers
Alongside chefs from Publix Aprons in Lakeland, Charley learns the different -- and creative -- ways he can use those Thanksgiving leftovers.
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.
Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside Club takes the ice
The Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside Club is getting ready for a busy skating season. The team will be performing in downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 at 11:45 a.m. They also have performances scheduled on their home ice here at Westfield Countryside
St. Pete-based coffee company has been around for over a decade
The roasting headquarters of Kahwa Coffee is right in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is a local brand that keeps growing and growing. They now have coffee shops all over the Tampa Bay area.
Take a look inside the Enchant Christmas maze in St. Pete
It calls itself the 'World's largest Christmas light maze' and it has finally made its way into Tropicana Field.
Shriners is putting the FEZ in its inaugural festival
Shriners from the Egypt Temple in Tampa are hosting their inaugural Feztival of Trees at Centro Asturiano in Ybor City. A little more than a dozen trees have been decorated, and are completely outfitted with presents. You can come enjoy the Christmas ambiance for an entry fee of $2 for ages 13 and up. Those under the age of 12 can get in for free. All proceeds go back to the Shriners. Organizers are hoping this grows into a wonderful annual event.
Inside ZooTampa's new animal care facility
Ten years in the making, ZooTampa's new campus is finally open. Charley Belcher got a peek at the four buildings, which include a conservation center, veterinary hospital, nutrition center, and animal care annex.
Spend a day with Pac-Man, Mario, and plenty of pinball, too
No quarters needed! It may be called the Replay Museum, but you can play with every game that's on display. Charley headed over to Tarpon Springs on Tuesday to see the latest additions to the collection.
FRESHforce Program offers job skill training for those in need
Not only is Feeding Tampa Bay trying to eradicate hunger in our area, but they are also offer a training to those in need called FRESHforce.
A glass art exhibit is created by local military veterans
Operation Art of Valor is an exhibit of beautiful blown glass all done by local military veterans. The exhibit runs through December 29. Since the program was launched in March 2018, more than 20 veterans have had the opportunity to learn about glassblowing and other techniques for making glass art. Some even use it as PTSD therapy.