Don't forget to tip during the holidays
This time of year we get so wrapped up with buying gifts for family, friends, and secret Santa that we can easily forget some people that are an integral part of our daily lives. It is important to show a little extra gratitude to those that make everyday more special. Here’s how much you should consider tipping to show your appreciation according to personal finance site Kiplinger.
This time of year we get so wrapped up with buying gifts for family, friends, and secret Santa that we can easily forget some people that are an integral part of our daily lives. It is important to show a little extra gratitude to those that make everyday more special. Here’s how much you should consider tipping to show your appreciation according to personal finance site Kiplinger.
NES Classic systems available Tuesday at select Best Buy stores
The nostalgic gift that everyone wants this year, but few have been able to get their hands on, is the elusive NES Classic Edition, Nintendo's throwback to their original 8-bit gaming system that shaped the childhood of just about every kid who grew up in the 80s.
The nostalgic gift that everyone wants this year, but few have been able to get their hands on, is the elusive NES Classic Edition, Nintendo's throwback to their original 8-bit gaming system that shaped the childhood of just about every kid who grew up in the 80s.
Salvation Army sees spike in donations after Zeke's Red Kettle jump
Ezekiel Elliott won’t be fined for one of his most talked about touchdown celebrations of the season.
Ezekiel Elliott won’t be fined for one of his most talked about touchdown celebrations of the season.
North Port boy with autism gets big surprise from Home Depot
Home Depot gave a little boy and his family a big Christmas surprise on Saturday, according to a post by the North Post Police Department on Facebook.
Home Depot gave a little boy and his family a big Christmas surprise on Saturday, according to a post by the North Post Police Department on Facebook.
Snake appears in Christmas tree
Not a creature was stirring, not even a... SNAKE!
Not a creature was stirring, not even a... SNAKE!
Md. teen fatally shoots deer after it busts through front door of home
A Maryland teenager shot and killed a deer inside his house after it busted through his family's front door and ransacked their home.
A Maryland teenager shot and killed a deer inside his house after it busted through his family's front door and ransacked their home.
Keep your pets safe by keeping them away from the holiday human food
Americans eat close to 7,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. With all that food around, it is important that humans remain the only ones ingesting it. Chances are you will encounter a pet in your home or elsewhere that will gladly help you clear your plate.
Americans eat close to 7,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. With all that food around, it is important that humans remain the only ones ingesting it. Chances are you will encounter a pet in your home or elsewhere that will gladly help you clear your plate.
Police using GPS "bait" to bust porch pirates and protect packages
While the problem is not limited to the holiday season, Christmas is a target-rich environment for porch pirates. These thieves are the ones who go into neighborhoods on foot and by van to swipe unguarded packages sitting outside your door before you get home. However, the next time a porch pirate is looking for booty, it could have a police GPS device.
While the problem is not limited to the holiday season, Christmas is a target-rich environment for porch pirates. These thieves are the ones who go into neighborhoods on foot and by van to swipe unguarded packages sitting outside your door before you get home. However, the next time a porch pirate is looking for booty, it could have a police GPS device.
Top 5 ways to survive your first in-law Christmas
If you’re in a newly serious relationship, there’s a good chance you’ll be going to the future in-laws for the first time this Christmas.
If you’re in a newly serious relationship, there’s a good chance you’ll be going to the future in-laws for the first time this Christmas.
Giving animals as holiday gifts now OK
There has been a long-standing belief that giving pets as Christmas gifts is a bad idea. But many animal advocacy groups say that’s no longer the case.
There has been a long-standing belief that giving pets as Christmas gifts is a bad idea. But many animal advocacy groups say that’s no longer the case.
Givers and receivers of gifts value different things
When you find that perfect gift for someone, it can be extremely rewarding. They break down into tears of joy, hug you tight, and can’t stop thanking you for their present. The not so perfect gift can be awkward, upsetting, and even push people apart. That is because givers and receivers value gifts differently.
When you find that perfect gift for someone, it can be extremely rewarding. They break down into tears of joy, hug you tight, and can’t stop thanking you for their present. The not so perfect gift can be awkward, upsetting, and even push people apart. That is because givers and receivers value gifts differently.
Stranger's kindness brings soldier home for the holidays
Local soldier will be home for the holidays thanks to stranger's kindness
Local soldier will be home for the holidays thanks to stranger's kindness
Military wife finds sweet way to include husband in Christmas card
A military wife in Colorado included her deployed husband in their Christmas card photo that's now going viral.
A military wife in Colorado included her deployed husband in their Christmas card photo that's now going viral.
WATCH: Soldier surprises family at Tampa elementary school
It was a very special, emotional, and tearful homecoming for a soldier returning from Afghanistan for the holidays and surprising his family at an elementary school in Tampa.
It was a very special, emotional, and tearful homecoming for a soldier returning from Afghanistan for the holidays and surprising his family at an elementary school in Tampa.
Watch as girl's favorite stuffed animal 'comes alive'
Sometimes Christmas wishes do come true.
Sometimes Christmas wishes do come true.
'Affluenza' teen's dad convicted of pretending to be officer
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The father of a Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck has been found guilty of falsely identifying himself as a peace officer.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The father of a Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck has been found guilty of falsely identifying himself as a peace officer.
Facebook finally gets serious about fighting fake news
Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network. It will focus on the "worst of the worst" offenders and partner with outside fact-checkers and news organizations to sort honest news reports from made-up stories that play to people's passions and preconceived notions.
Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network. It will focus on the "worst of the worst" offenders and partner with outside fact-checkers and news organizations to sort honest news reports from made-up stories that play to people's passions and preconceived notions.
SCARY: Bus with children slides down snowy road
Cell phone video captured a school bus slipping and slidding down a snowy Portland road.
Cell phone video captured a school bus slipping and slidding down a snowy Portland road.
Construction workers, Santa deliver smiles to children at hospital
Some patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg got a very special delivery Thursday. Operating a 195-foot tall crane, Santa Claus dropped in a sleigh containing over 1,200 toys to a hospital patio.
Some patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg got a very special delivery Thursday. Operating a 195-foot tall crane, Santa Claus dropped in a sleigh containing over 1,200 toys to a hospital patio.
Sarasota police sergeant captures stolen alligator
Sarasota police received a call from a resident reporting an alligator had wandered into his front yard on Wednesday, and one skilled sergeant saved the day.
Sarasota police received a call from a resident reporting an alligator had wandered into his front yard on Wednesday, and one skilled sergeant saved the day.