Should I disinfect my child's candy? Florida sheriff's office explains

Some of the biggest Halloween risks listed were joining big groups, face-to-face exposure, and touching candy, toys, doors, and other surfaces.

Halloween expected to be cool, breezy as series of fronts move in

The week approaching Halloween will be warm but by the weekend, temperatures are expected to drop some due to a series of fronts.

Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Seminole Co. Sheriff's Office offering free, safe Halloween Spooktacular

Families will be able to drive through the Seminole County Sheriff's Office parking lot and see 19 Halloween displays from the safety of their car.

Hillsborough deputies to remind sex offenders of Halloween rules

Hillsborough County deputies are heading to the homes of sex offenders to remind them they are not allowed to participate in Halloween activities.

Alcohol to be allowed in the streets in Downtown Orlando for Halloween

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says people will be allowed to have alcohol in the streets this Halloween, to allow for more social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orlando to allow drinking in streets for Halloween
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Halloween is days away and the City of Orlando has announced it will permit drinking in the streets to allow for social distancing.

Drugs found in child's Halloween candy after 'Trunk or Treat' event in Simi Valley

Police are reminding parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after a bag of prescription painkillers and an anti-anxiety drug were discovered in a child’s bag of candy after an event in Simi Valley Friday evening.

Here are 6 Central Florida Halloween attractions you can't miss

While the pandemic has some people unsure of how to celebrate Halloween, here are a few socially-distanced attractions where you can get your scare on.

Halloween decoration stolen
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A 12-foot-tall Halloween decoration was swiped from a teacher's front yard in the middle of the night. Now, he wants it back.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic

Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

Florida man turns giant Home Depot skeleton into puppet

Home Depot’s 12-foot skeletons were a hot commodity this Halloween season, and Steven Levy knew just what to do with his $300 decoration: make it into a humongous wearable puppet.

Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs

An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.