Veteran on mission to provide dental care for other vets in need
A former Air Force veteran is on a mission to help her band of brothers by helping to brighten up their smiles.
A former Air Force veteran is on a mission to help her band of brothers by helping to brighten up their smiles.
Agencies pool resources to help homeless veterans
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Injectable treatment for PTSD could provide lifelong relief, doctors say
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
76 years later, Iwo Jima veteran honored with Purple Heart
A Marine who was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima some 76 years ago waited patiently for decades to receive his Purple Heart. He passed away without ever receiving one, but his family never gave up.
A Marine who was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima some 76 years ago waited patiently for decades to receive his Purple Heart. He passed away without ever receiving one, but his family never gave up.
DeSantis signs bills for veterans, military families
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed three bills intended to make Florida more enticing to veterans and military families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed three bills intended to make Florida more enticing to veterans and military families.
Pasco County man performs patriotic driveway concert for Memorial Day
On days like Memorial Day, the sounds of the national anthem and other patriotic music can be heard across the country. But in one Pasco County community, a guitarist performed his own very personal tribute to service members we've lost.
On days like Memorial Day, the sounds of the national anthem and other patriotic music can be heard across the country. But in one Pasco County community, a guitarist performed his own very personal tribute to service members we've lost.
Ex-wife's pleas can't keep troubled veteran out of prison for cousin's murder
Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.
Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.
New law makes it harder for veterans to get into treatment court
Bay Area attorneys say a bill that passed the House and the Senate, and is now waiting for the governor’s signature, will hurt veterans and derail their future.
Bay Area attorneys say a bill that passed the House and the Senate, and is now waiting for the governor’s signature, will hurt veterans and derail their future.
VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
More than money needed to fix problems at Department of Veterans Affairs
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
On anniversary of Korean War battle, Polk County honors legacy of Gen. Van Fleet
General James Van Fleet was in charge of American and other United Nations forces during the Battle of Kapyong, which started 70 years ago on April 23, 1951.
General James Van Fleet was in charge of American and other United Nations forces during the Battle of Kapyong, which started 70 years ago on April 23, 1951.
Bay Area Afghanistan veterans recall painful war
Almost from the moment the Twin Towers fell, Col. DJ Reyes, Sgt. John Ubaldi, and Sgt. Ryan Cobin knew they would either be needed in Afghanistan -- or they would insist on going.
Almost from the moment the Twin Towers fell, Col. DJ Reyes, Sgt. John Ubaldi, and Sgt. Ryan Cobin knew they would either be needed in Afghanistan -- or they would insist on going.
Veteran receives Silver Star nearly 70 years after saving others from enemy fire
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Family remembers decorated Sarasota veteran, 'one of the greatest men alive'
Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.
Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.
Heroes on the water: Warrior Sailing program provides much-needed therapy for veterans
Right along Tampa Bay is a powerful program dedicated to helping wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans.
Right along Tampa Bay is a powerful program dedicated to helping wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans.
Vietnam veteran pulls through, prepares to come home after 6-month COVID-19 battle
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
After traumatic brain injury, Land 'O Lakes Air Force veteran given new home
Retired US Air Force Major Gabriel Gonzalez's sacrifice to his country includes suffering a near-deadly traumatic brain injury while serving in Iraq in 2017.
Retired US Air Force Major Gabriel Gonzalez's sacrifice to his country includes suffering a near-deadly traumatic brain injury while serving in Iraq in 2017.
Brooksville hero gifted new home for the holidays
The organization Building Homes for Heroes was able to give a Brooksville family the gift they truly deserved this Christmas.
The organization Building Homes for Heroes was able to give a Brooksville family the gift they truly deserved this Christmas.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier, dead at 97
The legendary pilot and retired brigadier general became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound
The legendary pilot and retired brigadier general became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound