Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Mardi Gras Photos: New Orleans bids another joyous ‘Fat Tuesday’ farewell to Carnival season
New Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and what amounted to a massive outdoor costume festival around the bars and restaurants in the French Quarter.
Thousands of DoorDash, Uber, Lyft drivers plan to strike on Valentine's Day
The protests come a week after Lyft said it would guarantee weekly earnings for drivers.
Lunar New Year 2024: The year of the wood dragon
Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.
Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts
Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Shake Shack becomes 'Love Shack' for lovers seeking last-minute Valentine's Day plan
Shake Shack is offering a $80 prix fixe tasting menu on Valentine's Day.
Love in the states: WalletHub ranks best and worst states for singles in 2024
As Valentine's Day approaches, the quest for love intensifies across the nation. WalletHub's latest survey unveils the romantic landscapes of America, pinpointing the best and worst states for singles.
Zoos keep up Valentine's Day tradition of naming cockroaches and animals after exes and loved ones
Zoos throughout the country are continuing the unorthodox Valentine’s Day tradition of allowing visitors to name animals and critters after their exes.
Florida mollusk disagrees with Phil, predicts 6 more weeks of winter on 'Grounconch Day'
An aquarium in Florida celebrated 'Grounconch Day' on Friday where a mollusk broke from Punxsutawney Phil and predicted six more weeks of winter.
This Florida restaurant is the most romantic Valentine's Day spot, according to Yelp
Where can you find the most romantic restaurans in the United States? Yelp put out its list of the "Top 100 Romantic Restaurants" ahead of Valentine's Day and nine Florida restaurants made the list.
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow Friday on Groundhog Day?
As the legend goes, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, the weather-forecasting groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, it’s a forecast of an early spring.
Full Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service 2024
Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 56th Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
MLK Day Service 2024: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
Here's how you can watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service live.
Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon
Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.
MLK Day 2024: 10 timeless Martin Luther King Jr. quotes to honor civil rights icon
The reverend and civil rights icon would have turned 95 this year.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024
As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.
Young students lead Orlando's early Martin Luther King Jr. celebration: 'It's important we show unity'
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a week away, but the City of Orlando kicked the celebrations off early this weekend. A group of young students with the Young Blacks in Action Community Band and Dancettes led the march.
'I was extremely lucky': Florida woman hit by celebratory bullet last NYE has warning
A Lake Mary woman has a very important message ahead of New Year's Eve: don't fire celebratory gunshots to ring in 2024.
Fireworks laws in Florida: Are they permitted on New Year's Eve?
As we gear up for 2024, many are getting ready to kick off their New Year's Eve parties with sparklers and fireworks.