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.

USPS warns of delays ahead of Christmas
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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.

Parents issue hilarious warning after accidentally baking ‘Elves on the Shelf’

A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.

Annual Elf Rappel in Orlando
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Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus visited AdventHealth for Children, spreading holiday cheer to children. They brought with them some special elves. The annual Elf Rappel featured first responders from Orlando Fire Department and Orange County Fire Rescue Department.

Orlando firefighters assemble children's bicycles for giveaway

Inside the big red Orlando fire station, Santa’s helpers are hard at work. An assembly line of firefighters putting together 96 bicycles for kids.

Orlando police officers participate in toy giveaway
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Orlando police officers played Secret Santa on Saturday, handing out presents to children in the communities they serve.

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.