'It's been a blessing': Pinellas Park Marine turns paralysis into a global adaptive sports empire
What started as an effort to keep injured veterans active has grown into an internationally recognized adaptive sports powerhouse right here in the Tampa Bay area.
What started as an effort to keep injured veterans active has grown into an internationally recognized adaptive sports powerhouse right here in the Tampa Bay area.
Vietnam Army Ranger opens free PTSD treatment facility for veterans in Odessa
A 78-year-old Vietnam Army Ranger opened a free treatment facility for veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder on Wednesday in rural Odessa.
A 78-year-old Vietnam Army Ranger opened a free treatment facility for veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder on Wednesday in rural Odessa.
Army veterans dive into Mote SEA shark tank to promote healing
Military service members were honored Wednesday at Mote SEA as two Army veterans plunged into a 400,000-gallon shark habitat to showcase healing, resilience and marine conservation.
Military service members were honored Wednesday at Mote SEA as two Army veterans plunged into a 400,000-gallon shark habitat to showcase healing, resilience and marine conservation.
Make Camo Your Cause 2026: FOX renews campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness
FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the sixth straight year to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Here’s what to know.
FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the sixth straight year to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Here’s what to know.
Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
USDA launches military hiring program for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative designed to recruit veterans, transitional service members, and military spouses into roles to help protect America’s food supply, agriculture security and rural communities.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative designed to recruit veterans, transitional service members, and military spouses into roles to help protect America’s food supply, agriculture security and rural communities.
VA launches new program to help veterans struggling with home loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.
Veteran finds healing through dance therapy at VA Tampa after breast cancer battle
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
Madeira Beach group spreads message of hope to veterans nationwide
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. With mental health struggles affecting up to a quarter of veterans, and suicide rates significantly higher than the general population, a local group is working to make a difference with a simple, powerful message: you are not alone.
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. With mental health struggles affecting up to a quarter of veterans, and suicide rates significantly higher than the general population, a local group is working to make a difference with a simple, powerful message: you are not alone.
Swim across Boca Ciega Bay raises awareness for veteran suicide prevention in Pinellas County
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end when they return home and in Pinellas County, tens of thousands are living with that reality.
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end when they return home and in Pinellas County, tens of thousands are living with that reality.
Tampa's 'Red Star Foundation' launches to support families after veteran suicide
While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.
While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.
Chad's Promise: Nonprofit provides free boarding for veterans' dogs during hospital stays
The non-profit, Chad's Promise, offers a free safe haven for dogs while their veteran owners are in the hospital.
The non-profit, Chad's Promise, offers a free safe haven for dogs while their veteran owners are in the hospital.
'Make Camo Your Cause' to help homeless veterans in 2025 and beyond
FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fifth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.
FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fifth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.
Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme
A captain with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Thursday as part of a Veterans Affairs fraud scheme, according to officials.
A captain with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Thursday as part of a Veterans Affairs fraud scheme, according to officials.
Armed man dressed in tactical gear killed by Hillsborough deputies identified as Army veteran
The man who was shot and killed by deputies after an incident in Hillsborough County has been identified as a U.S. Army veteran.
The man who was shot and killed by deputies after an incident in Hillsborough County has been identified as a U.S. Army veteran.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills in Pasco County on Thursday, expanding programs and benefits for veterans.
VA-funded psychedelic therapy trials for PTSD could save lives, veteran organization says
Earlier this month, the Department of Veteran Affairs passed a new budget, which allocates money for psychedelic therapy to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Earlier this month, the Department of Veteran Affairs passed a new budget, which allocates money for psychedelic therapy to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).