Volunteers prepare Christmas Eve meal for families at Metropolitan Ministries
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
How Salvation Army volunteers sort donated Angel Tree gifts to make sure every child gets a Christmas gift
The Angel Tree is a yearly program organized by the Salvation Army in partnership with Walmart stores to help bring Christmas joy to every child.
The Angel Tree is a yearly program organized by the Salvation Army in partnership with Walmart stores to help bring Christmas joy to every child.
Blood donations drop during the holidays as nationwide shortage grows
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
Family displaced after fire rips through roof of Oldsmar home: OFR
A family of two adults were displaced from their Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve after a fire burned through the roof, fire officials said.
A family of two adults were displaced from their Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve after a fire burned through the roof, fire officials said.
Holiday show highlights variety of work at Beach Art Center
An annual holiday show represents the second exhibition at the Beach Art Center since storm-related repairs this year.
An annual holiday show represents the second exhibition at the Beach Art Center since storm-related repairs this year.
Auburndale church member with wife and kids arrested for child porn possession: PCSO
An active member of the First Baptist Church of Auburndale has been arrested on 76 counts of possessing child porn, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An active member of the First Baptist Church of Auburndale has been arrested on 76 counts of possessing child porn, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Missing Nebraska mother found dead after more than a year; Homicide case opened
Nebraska authorities have found the remains of Jerica Hamre, a Lincoln mother who had been missing for more than a year, on a rural farm.
Nebraska authorities have found the remains of Jerica Hamre, a Lincoln mother who had been missing for more than a year, on a rural farm.
Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.
Golf cart driver crossing US-92 dies after being stuck by car: PCSO
A golf cart driver is dead after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove across US-92 at the Schalamar Creek Drive intersection in Lakeland before he was struck by a Buick sedan on Tuesday evening.
A golf cart driver is dead after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove across US-92 at the Schalamar Creek Drive intersection in Lakeland before he was struck by a Buick sedan on Tuesday evening.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Christmas Eve hours: what's open, what's closed and how shoppers are spending
Most grocery stores and retailers across Tampa Bay are closing early on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
Most grocery stores and retailers across Tampa Bay are closing early on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
U.S. Military strategy against drug traffickers sparks debate in Washington
The Trump administration is classifying certain Latin American drug traffickers as terrorists and enemy combatants, allowing potential military strikes.
The Trump administration is classifying certain Latin American drug traffickers as terrorists and enemy combatants, allowing potential military strikes.
Citrus County woman receives life-extending treatment after advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Mickie Rich, 65, of Homosassa, was facing what she believed would be her last holiday season after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Mickie Rich, 65, of Homosassa, was facing what she believed would be her last holiday season after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Florida candy shop crafts handmade candy canes for Christmas around the world
Lofty Pursuits in Tallahassee is one of the few candy shops in the U.S. that still makes candy canes by hand.
Lofty Pursuits in Tallahassee is one of the few candy shops in the U.S. that still makes candy canes by hand.
Survey launched for St. Pete's District 2; residents push for green space, infrastructure, flood protections
St. Petersburg is asking residents in some of its fastest-changing neighborhoods to weigh in on what growth should look like next, launching a new website and survey aimed at creating a master plan for City Council District 2.
St. Petersburg is asking residents in some of its fastest-changing neighborhoods to weigh in on what growth should look like next, launching a new website and survey aimed at creating a master plan for City Council District 2.
Pinellas County beaches renourished in time for holiday visitors
Most of Pinellas County’s 35 miles of beaches are freshly restored and ready for residents and holiday visitors.
Most of Pinellas County’s 35 miles of beaches are freshly restored and ready for residents and holiday visitors.
Trooper, suspected shooter killed after active shooting incident at Delaware DMV: officials
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.
Teen arrested in murder of 34-year-old man found dead in empty lot in Tampa
A teen was arrested Tuesday for shooting and killing a 34-year-old man in Tampa earlier this month, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A teen was arrested Tuesday for shooting and killing a 34-year-old man in Tampa earlier this month, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Brown University police chief placed on leave following deadly school shooting
Former Providence Police Department Chief Hugh T. Clements was appointed to replace the chief on an interim basis.
Former Providence Police Department Chief Hugh T. Clements was appointed to replace the chief on an interim basis.