St. Petersburg Fire Rescue shared a Christmas message of gratitude, honoring their first responders for their dedication and service during the holidays.

A young resident named Corbyn in Concord, NC, was recognized by the Fire Department for alerting authorities to smoke from a neighbor's garage, saving dogs and preventing further damage.

DC Fire and EMS Platoon 1 tackled 542 calls on Christmas Eve, including 433 medical and 84 fire-related emergencies, highlighting their non-stop service amid the holiday.

Pikes Peak hosts a VIP fireworks viewing event on New Year's Eve, offering attendees a guided trip to the Crystal Reservoir for a fireworks show with additional amenities.

An Arkansas Powerball ticket won a $1.817 billion jackpot, marking the largest win of 2025 and second-largest in U.S. history. The lump sum cash option is $834.9 million.

A drone operator in St. Charles County humorously mistook a gas station sign for Santa, engaging the community in a playful Christmas Eve search shared by local police on social media.

Sheriff Joseph Roybal issued a holiday statement, thanking his team and El Paso County residents, emphasizing their dedication to public safety during the festive season.

Cleveland City Hall announces holiday schedule changes, advising residents to plan ahead for altered municipal service hours during the festive season.

Local police in New Palestine report "elves" decorating the town for Christmas, sharing the news via a social media post with photos, while reassuring the community of the holiday cheer.

Columbus celebrated the holidays with Operation Santa Sleigh 2025 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, featuring firefighters Rohrbaugh and Barber and a convoy of emergency vehicles, bringing joy to hospitalized children.

Apex Police Department humorously updated their social media about tracking Santa Claus, assuring the public of his safe passage and encouraging kids to get to bed early.

The Raleigh Police Department shared a festive "Merry Christmas" message and safety tips on social media to ensure residents celebrate the holidays responsibly.

St. Louis Police issued a playful BOLO for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, describing him with traditional festive attributes and humorously advising the public not to detain him.