Bay Area veteran leads annual 'Alive Ride' through Pinellas Park
More than 100 people cycled 11 miles through the streets of Pinellas Park on Thursday, and it was all part of the Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch’s ninth annual Alive Ride.
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Sarasota veterans non-profit left picking up the pieces after building flooded during Debby
A Sarasota non-profit discovered its main building flooded with several feet of water following Tropical Storm Debby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hockey Heals 22 raises awareness for veterans dealing with mental health struggles
The faces of local military service men and women who've tragically died by suicide surrounded one of the rinks at Advent Health Center Ice this weekend, as players for the Lightning Warriors rallied through 22 hours of non-stop hockey in their honor.
Pasco County paratrooper inspired by D-Day to join the Army attends 80th anniversary events: ‘I am not a hero’
A 98-year-old WWII vet from Pasco County, who joined the Army after watching footage of D-Day in a movie theater is among veterans from the Bay Area attending D-Day anniversary memorial events.
Tampa team, veterans honor the greatest generation by retracing their steps on D-Day
A different generation of Americans and veterans took to the beaches of Normandy this week. They want to make sure the bravery and sacrifice of those American soldiers back in 1944 are never forgotten.
D-Day 2024: Pinellas teacher, student honor fallen soldier
On this 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, FOX 13 salutes the Tampa Bay soldiers who played a role in turning the tide in World War II. Among the 9,387 American soldiers buried at the Normandy American Cemetery in France is a 19-year-old soldier from St. Petersburg, Private Leo Chalcraft.
Tampa veterans fly to France ahead of D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Thursday will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, and ahead of the milestone, Tampa veterans are traveling to France to attend commemoration ceremonies in Normandy.
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.
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Bowlers to Veterans Link helps fund veteran-led projects
Bowlers to Veterans Link has existed since 1942. Throughout all the years of BVL, they raised $57 million to help brighten the lives of veterans every single day.