Veterans

For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.

Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service. 

Project Healing Waters is a veteran-focused nonprofit that uses the art of fly-fishing to help veterans dealing with PTSD, injuries and other challenges reconnect with themselves and others.

It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans.

Teacher Appreciation Week and Military Appreciation Month intersect at Thomas Jefferson High School, where government teacher Donald Hills continues his commitment to service after a 20-year Air Force career.

After more than 80 years of uncertainty, the family of Robert Louis Cyr Jr. is finally able to bring their loved one home.

For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end when they return home and in Pinellas County, tens of thousands are living with that reality.

Matt Murray, an ATF special agent, was honored during First Responders Appreciation Night by the Tampa Bay Lightning, more than a year after a shooting left him paralyzed.

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. 

It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.

A commemoration ceremony was held at Veterans Park along US-301 to honor those who served in Operation Desert Storm.

Veterans and community members will gather on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of the Persian Gulf War, honoring those who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) AC Coley’s chest is heavy with medals; the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit — but today, his focus is on the next generation of leaders. 

Valentine’s Day weekend usually comes with flowers and dinner plans. For many families, love shows up differently: in hospital rooms, therapy appointments and the quiet work of caregiving.

A national non-profit organization born in the Tampa Bay area has caught the attention of a Hollywood star who's coming to town to help with their mission. 

Jorge Manchola, a retired Air Force staff sergeant, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2023. The cancer had spread to his lungs and brain, leaving him in constant pain and unable to walk. 

Manatee County just broke ground on Valor Commons, a one-of-a-kind facility in the Tampa Bay area that's dedicated to honoring veterans and helping them adjust to life after service. 

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.

Leaders at the American Legion Alafia Post 148 in Riverview say the building itself is now at risk. The post, which is turning 80 this year, is dealing with peeling stucco, roof and gutter problems, and ongoing drainage and septic issues.