New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere
Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with over-the-top fireworks shows. Watch their dazzling displays.
New Year’s NOW: Watch live coverage from around the world to ring in 2024
This New Year’s Eve, LiveNOW from FOX will take you from continent to continent as the world rings in the new year.
Downtown St. Pete brings back New Year's Eve event that focuses on art and artists
A family-friendly New Year's Eve event was canceled last year due to lack of sponsorships after the pandemic but it's returning to Downtown St. Pete on Sunday evening.
Sarasota celebrates New Year's Eve downtown with annual party and pineapple drop
Preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations at Five Points Park in downtown are just about ready.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Tampa Bay area's major weekend events attracts tourists for New Year's holiday
The New Year's holiday marks a big weekend with several major events in the Tampa Bay area, attracting tourists from near and far.
Annual Christmas Tree Burning tradition continues in Bartow
There's no ball drop, nor a countdown, but in one city in Polk County, the new year is welcomed by torching old pine trees.
Do's and don'ts of disposing of holiday trash
Presents may be put up, but outside trash bins and recycling containers are overflowing.
Tampa residents urged to be careful while setting off fireworks over New Year's: 'Be as safe as possible'
Tampa fire officials are urging residents to set off fireworks responsibly over the New Year's holiday.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
Christmas engagements at Enchant in St. Petersburg
Sounds of Christmas music and beautiful white and colored lights fill the atmosphere at Enchant inside Tropicana Field in St Pete.
How Bay Area residents can dispose of their Christmas trees after the holidays
The holidays are over, and therefore, it’s time to take down your stockings and take out the Christmas tree. Tampa Bay area residents are advised to dispose of their real trees the proper way – and not to wait until late January.
What happens to gift cards that go unused?
Lots of us have gotten or given gift cards this holiday season, but how many of them go unused?
New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
Here’s how you can recycle your Christmas trees after the holidays
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
Holiday returns and exchanges: What are store policies?
The holiday return season is officially upon us and those looking to return or exchange a gift this year will need to check their retailer’s policy closely.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Rain on Christmas in Bay Area not enough to recharge water sources
It was a rainy Christmas day across the region, but it didn’t deter some people from being outside, like walking along the Pinellas County coastline.