BJ's Wholesale Club giving free turkeys to club members for Thanksgiving

From now until November 25, BJ’s members can get a free Butterball whole turkey with a coupon when they buy any four qualifying items.

Local teen completes WWII documentary about D-Day

“It’s remarkable how much they remember," Mack-Jackson said. "The youngest veteran I interviewed was 92 and the oldest 105, and they remember nearly every detail from their wartime service."

Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military

Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.

Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks

Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

NY police investigate after razor blade found in child's Halloween candy

Police in upstate New York are investigating after a parent found a razor blade embedded in a piece of their child's Halloween candy.

Twin girls absolutely nail 'Dumb and Dumber' costumes for Halloween

Footage of the twins, posted to social media, showed sisters Remy and Sawyer, dressed as movie characters Lloyd and Harry in their signature suits driving a kid-sized dog-mobile.

Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find

According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.

Orlando preparing for Halloween crowds
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Downtown Orlando is expecting huge crowds over the weekend for Halloween. Some are concerned this could become a COVID-19 super spreader, but city officials and bar owners are working to implement safety protocols.

Volusia deputies to check up on sex offenders on Halloween

The sheriff's office encourages families participating in trick-or-treating to research your neighborhoods to locate known residences of sexual predators or offenders living nearby.

Halloween safety during pandemic
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We have heard a lot of warning about trick-or-treating during the pandemic. Experts offer tips on how to do it safely.