Here are 6 holiday events around Central Florida you can’t miss

While the COVID-19 pandemic has some people unsure of how to celebrate the holidays this year, here are a few socially-distanced attractions happening around Central Florida.

Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year

Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.

Christmas tree made out of lobster traps twinkles in Key West

According to local news reports, the tree, made out of 45 lobster traps, celebrates both the holiday season and Florida’s history of commercial fishing.

Gov. DeSantis gives state workers off on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve

"The First Lady and I extend our appreciation to state employees for their hard work and wish them and their families a happy holiday season."

USPS warns of possible shipping delays ahead of Christmas

All-day Friday, a constant flow of people walked in and out of Orlando’s main Post Office. With Christmas one week away, people are trying to send boxes filled with gifts to loved ones out of state.

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The United States Post Office is warning that there will be delays in deliveries ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Orlando International Airport preparing for Christmas travel period

The busiest day for Christmas departures is expected to be Dec. 27. Jan. 3 is expected to be the busiest day for New Year departures.

Floridians swap snow for sand with wintry beach creations

Janie Driscoll said this footage shows sand snowmen that were created during a sand-sculpting class on the beach.

8-year-old girl writes letter to Santa for a new home after rental scam splits family up

A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer. 

Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside

Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.

First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition

Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.