Wimauma non-profit provides service dogs trained for combat-wounded veterans, first responders
Valor Service Dogs is a non-profit organization based in Wimauma that provides mobility assistance and PTSD service dogs to combat-wounded veterans and first responders.
Valor Service Dogs is a non-profit organization based in Wimauma that provides mobility assistance and PTSD service dogs to combat-wounded veterans and first responders.
'This is home': Woman's mission lends helping hand to veterans facing homelessness
A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.
A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.
Military medics prepare for war zones at local hospital
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has become a training ground for special operations medics preparing to work in battlegrounds.
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has become a training ground for special operations medics preparing to work in battlegrounds.
'Veterans took care of us': VA program helps veterans get caregiver support
The Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care Program from Veteran Affairs is helping veterans who are in need of assistance with daily living activities.
The Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care Program from Veteran Affairs is helping veterans who are in need of assistance with daily living activities.
Army Veteran awarded Silver Star for defending Vietnamese village from infiltration
During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Army Veteran John Jaquez, of Spring Hill earned a Silver Star while defending the village of Nhi Ha from North Vietnamese infiltration.
During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Army Veteran John Jaquez, of Spring Hill earned a Silver Star while defending the village of Nhi Ha from North Vietnamese infiltration.
Vietnam veteran earns Silver Star for helping save lives during the Battle of Hue City
The United States Department of Defense awards top honors to recognize "acts of valor performed by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines."
The United States Department of Defense awards top honors to recognize "acts of valor performed by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines."
'It deserves respect': McKay Bay plant workers honored for properly burning unserviceable American flags
The American Legion Post 139 in Tampa honored workers at McKay Bay Waste to Energy Plant for helping properly and honorably burning more than 1,000 unserviceable flags in February.
The American Legion Post 139 in Tampa honored workers at McKay Bay Waste to Energy Plant for helping properly and honorably burning more than 1,000 unserviceable flags in February.
Local Vietnam Veteran awarded four Silver Stars during 22 years of service
During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Retired Colonel Sam Martin, of Tierra Verde, received a total of four Silver Star awards during his career.
During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Retired Colonel Sam Martin, of Tierra Verde, received a total of four Silver Star awards during his career.
Polk County WWII, Korea, Vietnam veterans visit war memorials in Washington DC
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
Apollo Beach veteran awarded Silver Star for 'bold leadership' during Operation Iraqi Freedom
During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Corporal Evan Stafford of Apollo Beach was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on April 7, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
During the first week of ‘Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting service members who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Corporal Evan Stafford of Apollo Beach was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on April 7, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Veteran-owned brewery based in Tarpon Springs supports military community
Craft beer enthusiasts Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown launched the business in 2019. Simpson retired from the Air Force in 2021 after 24 years of service. Brown is a 27-year veteran of the Army and still currently serving.
Craft beer enthusiasts Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown launched the business in 2019. Simpson retired from the Air Force in 2021 after 24 years of service. Brown is a 27-year veteran of the Army and still currently serving.
Remains of Korean War veteran finally come home after being MIA for 71 years
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital breaks ground on new Polk County clinic
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
99-year-old war hero, educator, trailblazer honored by Polk County school
J.J. Corbett's name is now on the media center at Union Academy Middle School, serving as a reminder for future generations to live a life of service and heroism.
J.J. Corbett's name is now on the media center at Union Academy Middle School, serving as a reminder for future generations to live a life of service and heroism.
Hillsborough County offers free pickleball lessons for veterans
Pickleball is simultaneously very popular and fairly unknown. For those new to pickleball, see how it's played and how it's helping veterans live better lives.
Pickleball is simultaneously very popular and fairly unknown. For those new to pickleball, see how it's played and how it's helping veterans live better lives.
House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Community honors veterans during Freedom Float
A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.
A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.
Old Manatee County jail could become home of program to help homeless veterans
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Troops home for holidays after 20 years of war
From 'imaginative' Christmas trees made of mortars to spending Christmas Eve under the stars in the desert of Afghanistan, veterans who spent the holidays fighting the war on terror learned how to celebrate remotely long before the rest of us.
From 'imaginative' Christmas trees made of mortars to spending Christmas Eve under the stars in the desert of Afghanistan, veterans who spent the holidays fighting the war on terror learned how to celebrate remotely long before the rest of us.
VA denies veteran's claim, says heart attack is not an ‘emergency’
Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.
Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.