Christmas and New Year's Day fall in the middle of the work week this year, but 2020 looks much better
It's been hard to focus between Christmas and New Year's Day, as both holidays fall in the middle of two work weeks.
It's time to get rid of your Christmas tree, fire officials say
Christmas tree fires are among the deadliest type of household fires, officials said.
Disney World to live stream New Year's Eve fireworks show from Magic Kingdom
If you can't make it to 'The Most Magical Place on Earth' to ring in 2020, no worries: you'll be able to watch Disney World's New Year's Eve fireworks from wherever you are.
Christmas comes to an end but crowds continue holiday shopping
Christmas may be over but holiday shopping is not.
Secret Santa Operation: Police officers gift over $5,000 to Florida citizens for Christmas
For the third year in a row, Ocala police officers gave money to citizens to help with their holiday needs.
Don't leave pricey gift boxes by curb after Christmas, police warn
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Residents, tourists spend Christmas in Florida at the beach and movies
Movie theaters and the beach are always open for fun on Christmas Day.
Holiday shopping season isn't over for consumers
Holiday shopping doesn’t end with Christmas. While many stores are closed for the holiday, experts say many stores will be packed the day after Christmas.
Non-profit group gives foster children an unforgettable Christmas experience in Central Florida
The non-profit group took 180 foster children to various entertainment spots in Central Florida, including Fun Spot Orlando and Gaylord Palms.
'This is a family': First responders across Central Florida work on Christmas
Firefighters in Ocala worked a 24-hour shift on the holiday.
Florida woman makes Christmas ornaments for fallen law enforcement officers
The woman has made more than 300 ornaments, which carry the names of police officers killed in the line of duty.
PHOTOS: Tallahassee hospital dresses up newborns for Christmas
Nurses at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare posted photos to Facebook of their newest arrivals all decked out for the holidays.
Walgreen’s, CVS, Starbucks: These brands stay open on Christmas Day
Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.
9-year-old's wish list sent to Santa just in time for Christmas after mailbox goes missing
Nine-year-old Kaiden Bryant-Samuel, like so many kids across the globe, just wanted to get his wish list to Santa. But this year, there was a problem.
Tiffany & Co. bracelet dropped in Salvation Army kettle
One of the bracelets, a yellow-gold piece by Tiffany & Co., has been sold for $1,500.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Surfing Santas hit Cocoa Beach
Some families shop on Christmas Eve while others cook or wrap presents. Still, in Cocoa Beach, they hang ten and ride the waves. This is the tenth year for the holiday tradition.
'Snow-globing' is the awful new holiday dating trend
“Snow-globing” is the latest dating trend to look out for this winter — and it happens when the magic of Christmas makes a relationship seem more serious than it is.
Holiday return policies are shrinking, double-check your receipts
Consumer World.org says many of the holiday return policies customers have known for years have drastically changed this year.
‘Ready to fly’: Santa’s personal veterinarian clears reindeer for international travel on Christmas Eve
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.