— The City of Fruitland Park will host its Hometown Christmas celebration from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 at City Hall, 506 W. Berckman St. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on site along with bounce houses, food trucks, DJ, a chorus, dance performances and vendors.

We're half-way through the post Thanksgiving week, and it's cold. Here's what's in the news. Man ordered to pay $12,000 to BARCS after 83 dogs were rescued from home Federal Hill staple, Mother's Grille,