The origins of holiday traditions
Have you ever wondered where the tradition of putting up a tree for Christmas came from? Or why we light a menorah for Chanukah? Find out about the interesting origins of many holiday traditions right...
View ArticleHoliday movie classics old and new
From "It's a Wonderful Life" to new favorites well on their way to becoming holiday classics, there have been a sleigh-full of notable Christmas movies over the years. Here's 25 of our all-time...
View ArticleMan spreads cheer with train display
A Tamarac man is spreading Christmas cheer with his model train display. John Zarzycki has nine sets of trains. He's been setting up the display for four years. "It's been a pleasure doing this for...
View ArticleVolunteers step up during holidays
Volunteers step up to help during the holidays in South Florida. "I think we should bring our children as well because I think sometimes they don't understand what they have. They should count their...
View ArticleOfficers hand out gifts to sick children
Santa Claus had plenty of helpers when he delivered presents to patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood. About a dozen officers from the Miramar Police Department handed out gifts on...
View ArticleThieves steal $900 from Korean War veteran
Thieves stole $900 from a Korean War veteran as he returned to American Legion Post 162 in Deerfield Beach. "It happened just like that," said Mike Gagliardi. Gagliardi, a paratrooper in the 11th...
View ArticleMary, Joseph stolen from nativity scene
Mary and Joseph figurines were stolen from a life-size nativity display at a Coral Springs community. The figurines were stolen from the display at the entrance to the Turtle Run community on Sample...
View ArticleLIVE: Track Santa Claus
Track Santa Claus with NORAD as he delivers gifts around the world.
View ArticleMalls packed on Christmas Eve
There were shoppers a plenty at South Florida malls on Christmas Eve. Parking lots and stores at Dolphin Mall were packed Monday evening. "There's a lot of people. It's a lot busier than usual," said...
View ArticleLighter mistaken for grenade at MIA
A lighter was mistaken for a grenade at Miami International Airport, prompting a security scare on Christmas Eve, said Miami-Dade Police. A woman flying to Honduras was carrying the lighter. "It...
View ArticleMarine arrives home after release from Mexico
A Marine veteran who spent months in a Mexican prison after trying to carry an heirloom shotgun across the border arrived home. Jon Hammar of Palmetto Bay arrived home with his father Monday morning....
View ArticleOn this day: December 25
George Washington crosses the Delaware, "To Kill a Mockingbird" premieres, Gorbachev resigns, and passengers on a Christmas flight into Detroit foil the "Underwear Bomber," all on this day.
View ArticleHow many calories are in your Christmas dinner?
The holidays are a time to indulge. But how many calories are you really consuming during those get-togethers? Find out here.
View ArticleCelebrities who were Christmas babies
Having your birthday fall on Christmas can leave you feeling overshadowed and left out. But take heart, these celebrities were also Christmas babies.
View ArticleGunmen attack man at flea market
At the height of the holiday shopping season, shots were fired at a local flea market that has one man in the hospital.
View ArticleHealth mistakes smart people make
Think you know it all? Even smart people can make big health mistakes.
View ArticleBiggest stories of 2012
From the 2012 presidential election to the horrendous school shooting in Newtown, Conn., here is a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2012.
View ArticleSouth Florida actress makes big screen debut
At 13 years old, Sharon Pierre Louis joined the drama club at Lantana Middle School to get the attention of a boy she liked. Instead, she ended up finding her true love: acting. "I never did talk to...
View ArticleDolphins respond to logo rumors
This is what the new logo for the Miami Dolphins may look like, according to published reports. DolFansNYC posted a cell phone photo of the design over the weekend. The post detailed how Dolphins CEO...
View ArticleTake me home: New pets awaiting adoption
Turner is waiting at the Humane Society of Broward County, along with all the other pets in this slideshow. FEATURED PET: Turner
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