High demands mean flowers will be more expensive this Mother's Day

For some people, they may encounter sticker shock this Mother's Day, as flower prices have gone up quite a bit in 2021 due to a number of reasons.

Get your Mother's Day flowers at Arizona Family Florist
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey visits Arizona Family Florist, where you can get flowers for your mom on Mother's Day.

The history of Mother's Day: A look at the woman behind the celebration

Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.

Mother's Day looks different around the world

Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her. 

'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message

“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”

Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.

Restrictions in place during Easter weekend at city of Phoenix parks

Restrictions at city of Phoenix parks are turning political as the governor and mayor are at odds over what should re-open and tempers are flaring. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.

Gov. Ducey orders Phoenix to lift restrictions on parks; state parks free Easter weekend

In a letter sent to the mayor, Ducey said that the city of Phoenix's Easter weekend restrictions violated his executive orders and demanded the city reopen the lots.

Grand Canyon University students help distribute food boxes to families in need
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Just in time for the Easter weekend, thousands of pounds of food became available for families in need, and students with Grand Canyon University made sure it ended up in the hands of those in need. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Number of snake calls increase as Arizona temperatures get warmer

As parts of Arizona see higher temperatures, the number of snake calls is increasing. There is no doubt it is now rattlesnake season.

Peoria church gives away food boxes for Easter
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Vineyard Church in Peoria is giving more than 250 households a food basket filled with ham and other foods for Easter. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

Easter Celebration at Park West in Peoria
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Peoria shopping center Park West is holding an early Easter event today. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.