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
Tampa man honors those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, marks a sad day in America’s history.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, marks a sad day in America’s history.
Veteran turns struggle with PTSD into writing career
For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), overcoming trauma can be difficult. So can talking about it but a Bay Area veteran found an outlet in writing about his experiences.
For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), overcoming trauma can be difficult. So can talking about it but a Bay Area veteran found an outlet in writing about his experiences.
Veterans get free Thanksgiving dinners, with a side of gratitude
"We want our fellow service members to know we have their back. We still live by the mantra that that we never leave a service member behind," one volunteer explained.
"We want our fellow service members to know we have their back. We still live by the mantra that that we never leave a service member behind," one volunteer explained.
Veteran's 100th birthday made special by parade of well-wishers
Navy Veteran Vince Earl Forbes just celebrated turning 100 with a big, socially-distant party in his honor.
Navy Veteran Vince Earl Forbes just celebrated turning 100 with a big, socially-distant party in his honor.
54 years later, fallen Plant City Vietnam soldier gets grave marker, military honor
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
War hero's memories of beating back Nazis under Patton feel fresh, 75 years after WWII
A Bay Area veteran’s rifle led to an amazing war story, earning him the Bronze Star in World War II.
A Bay Area veteran’s rifle led to an amazing war story, earning him the Bronze Star in World War II.
Florida Amendment 6 passes with 90% of vote
Voters in Florida have approved Amendment Six, which deals with other special tax breaks our state gives to disabled veterans.
Voters in Florida have approved Amendment Six, which deals with other special tax breaks our state gives to disabled veterans.
Army veteran who overcame cancer struggle while serving gifted new home
Former Army Staff sergeant Mylee Cardenas and her daughter, Brianna, got a new, mortgage-free home Tuesday from Building Homes For Heroes.
Former Army Staff sergeant Mylee Cardenas and her daughter, Brianna, got a new, mortgage-free home Tuesday from Building Homes For Heroes.
Buttigieg to Republican veterans: 'It's OK to change your mind'
Former presidential candidate and frequent Fox News guest Pete Buttigieg has a message for voters who pulled the lever for Donald Trump in 2016: "It's OK to change your mind."
Former presidential candidate and frequent Fox News guest Pete Buttigieg has a message for voters who pulled the lever for Donald Trump in 2016: "It's OK to change your mind."
Police officer searching for rightful owner of Purple Heart found at Palmetto antique shop
The search is on to find the rightful owner of a Purple Heart medal. A Bradenton police detective who is also a veteran found the medal at a Palmetto antique shop and is now trying to track down the family of its original owner.
The search is on to find the rightful owner of a Purple Heart medal. A Bradenton police detective who is also a veteran found the medal at a Palmetto antique shop and is now trying to track down the family of its original owner.
St. Pete man hopes to reunite Army medal with rightful owner, whose name is engraved on back
A man in St. Petersburg is on a mission to find a military hero or that person's family. He doesn't know the man's story or where exactly he's from. But he has a box containing a few things that belong to him, including an Army medal.
A man in St. Petersburg is on a mission to find a military hero or that person's family. He doesn't know the man's story or where exactly he's from. But he has a box containing a few things that belong to him, including an Army medal.
Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill into law protecting veterans from fraud
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
'Human lives over profit:' VA nurses in Tampa protest workplace safety hazards
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.