Publix, the Lakeland-based grocery chain, has almost 1,400 stores in 8 states, including 871 in Florida. All sites will close early Christmas Eve 2024

Whether it’s groceries at Publix or gifts from Target, there’ll be plenty of customers polishing off their to-buy lists ahead of Dec. 25.

Christmas is almost here, and if you need to run out to grab a last-minute ingredient for your gathering, you'll have some options.