See the new warplane shown off during Special Operations Forces Week
L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Special Operations Forces Week event in Tampa
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave the keynote address Tuesday in Tampa as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2025.
Palm Harbor WWII veteran finds comfort in new mission at 100 years old: ‘Life is golden’
O'Neil Ducharme sits comfortably in his recliner, centered in his garage, as he stares out into the cul-de-sac in front of his home, surprised by how quickly time flies.
Tampa Bay Rowdies giving back in honor of Military Appreciation Month
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are giving back in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
Program gives Florida veterans a path to agriculture careers
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program at the University of Florida is giving veterans a chance to learn about all aspects of agriculture.
Army veteran turns young lives around at Pasco County school
The end of the school year can mean bittersweet goodbyes to teachers and education leaders who have made a difference. For many students at East Pasco Education Academy in Dade City, that person is school social worker, Michael Brooks.
Family of fallen WWII airman mark first Memorial Day since remains were identified 80 years later
This Memorial Day is one that's been more than 80 years in the making for the family of a fallen World War II Airman 2nd. Lt. Pharis Weekley, whose remains weren't identified until last year.
Gold Star families remember loved ones in ceremony at MacDill Park in Tampa
Several Gold Star families, who lost loved ones to war, gathered Monday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at MacDill Park in Tampa for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring their sacrifices.
Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held in Lakeland: 'Remember what freedom really costs'
The Lakeland community came together this Memorial Day to remember those who have been lost to combat.
Bay Area Gold Star families honor lost loved ones in Memorial Day ceremony: 'We've strengthened one another'
In front of a monument with his son's name etched into it, at Veteran's Memorial Park in Tampa, Oldsmar native Craig Gross took out his guitar and sang a special song he sings often on Memorial Day weekend.
Veteran, family gets mortgage-free home in Plant City: 'A dream house'
It was a motorcade fit for a president with Jose Santiago and his family at the center.
Bay Area man searches for family ancestor’s remains 100 years after death in World War I
Alexander Curran knows his great, great uncle pretty well, even though he died more than 100 years ago.
Tampa Bay area tops list of best places for veterans to live: Survey
Tampa Bay was voted number one when it comes to the best place to live for veterans, according to a new nationwide survey released Friday.
80 years later: A look back at the fiery emergency plane landing on West Tampa street
It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.
Bay Area fishing charter captain casts lifeline to fellow veterans
After years of bravely serving his country, Jon Castor, has found solace and purpose in fishing. He wants to share his passion with other veterans in hopes it will transform their lives too.
Tampa veterans serve boba milk teas, lemonade with 'Boba by the Bay'
Boba by the Bay is a mobile drink truck in Tampa. Instead of food, they serve boba milk teas and fresh squeezed lemonade out of their tiny, but standout Honda Acty van.
Wesley Chapel veteran was member of first U.S. Air Force squadron
In the wake of World War II, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It reorganized much of the nation's defense forces, including the establishment of a new branch called the "United States Air Force."