Gold Star families honored in Memorial Day ceremony in downtown Tampa

On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world. 

Bay Area fallen hero's legacy lives on in his hometown

Kimberly Allison raised four brave boys. Each one proudly served their country in the military – but her youngest, Spc. Zachary L. Shannon, never made it home.

Memorial Day 2025: Bay Area remembrance events honoring fallen heroes

Numerous events are being held across the Tampa Bay area this Memorial Day, honoring service members who gave their lives for our country.

Memorial Park Cemetery cleaned up for Memorial Day weekend

Volunteers banded together to clean up and beautify a previously neglected East Tampa cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.

28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park & Museum

The 28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum on Sunday at 10 a.m.

At 101, Dunedin World War II veteran reflects on service during ‘Victory in Europe Day’

May 8, 1944, is a day Bob Russell remembers well. A fighter/bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, he was in a hospital room near Belgium recovering from being shot down when he heard the news that the Germans had surrendered.

Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France

Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France. 

Heroes’ Village bringing first-of-its-kind veteran housing to Sarasota

It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project. 

Program gives Florida veterans a path to agriculture careers

The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program at the University of Florida is giving veterans a chance to learn about all aspects of agriculture.

PTSD clinic offering Bay Area veterans support

A non-invasive, drug-free treatment program to boost the mental health of veterans and first responders is now available in Tampa, free of charge.

Four Branches: The veterans serving up positive message with new bourbon

After serving their country, four veterans are now serving up a positive message about alcohol consumption with their new brand of bourbon, Four Branches.

Bay Area veteran's nonprofit helps fellow vets through agriculture

The cost of war is something many veterans carry with them long after they leave the battlefield, but one combat veteran is turning his own struggles into a source of healing for others.

Local veteran looks back to Vietnam War on 50th anniversary

On the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a local veteran flight nurse shared her experience serving in the Airforce.