New Lakeland VA Clinic opens as Polk County's veteran population grows
For veterans living in Polk County, the only option to get to a VA hospital was to drive to Tampa or to Orlando, but now there's a closer option.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
Navy pilots welcomed home after months of fending off Houthi attacks
Thousands of sailors are returning home to the U.S. after months in the Middle East where they faced off in what some experts are calling the most intense ongoing naval battle since World War II.
Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice
The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?
Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez reveals state budget plans to help veterans
Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez held a press conference on Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Park where she discussed budget plans to aid veterans in the state with more than $80 million.
Army testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every squad
The drones first saw action with Special Forces in Afghanistan.
100-year-old Bay Area veteran worked under 'Father of the Nuclear Navy' after serving in WWII
For Marvin Leibson of St. Pete Beach, turning a century old doesn't feel a lot different.
New law designates Veterans Florida as initial point of employment resources for veterans
Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
Gulfport World War II veteran honored with place in in Congressional Record: 'This is your story'
He was greeted by dozens of his former ballplayers, and his family arranged for his life story to be summed up in 900 words, and entered into the Congressional Record.
Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps
The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
Shelter for veterans facing homelessness to open in North Lakeland
A Polk County non-profit is getting ready to open their new shelter for veterans facing homelessness.
DeSantis signs two bills in Pasco County to expand veteran programs, benefits
Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills in Pasco County on Thursday, expanding programs and benefits for veterans.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
PHOTO'S: Mark Wilson's trip to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day
FOX 13 news anchor Mark WIlson visited Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Here are some photos of the memorable trip.