Veterans honored for service, community work with Congressional Veteran Commendation Award in Sun City Center

A group of 19 veterans received the Congressional Veteran Commendation Award at a ceremony in Sun City Center on Thursday, recognizing the work they’ve done no matter how long they served.

Bay Area national cemeteries struggling for sponsors ahead of 'Wreaths Across America Day'

Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.

104 and Counting: Spring Hill resident's sweet secret to a long life

Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members. 

Tampa Bay: A haven for veterans to thrive in the community

More than 220,000 veterans call the Tampa Bay region home, and this has a lot to do with the employment opportunities, resources and support that veterans receive here.

Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom

This Veterans Day, we salute Donald "Brooksy" Brooks, a spunky Navy veteran from Winter Haven who is about to celebrate his centennial birthday.

Veterans Day ceremony held at Veteran's Memorial Park in Hillsborough County

Keynote speakers at the 61st annual Veterans Day Tribute encouraged veterans to work for the good of the country and encouraged young people to consider military service.

Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough honors local veterans with special home projects

In honor of Veterans Day, Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough spent Tuesday giving back to those who’ve served — through hands-on help and heartfelt gratitude.

OpenAI launches free ChatGPT program for transitioning veterans entering civilian workforce

OpenAI launched a free ChatGPT Plus program for transitioning veterans and service members, as the initiative tackles the employment challenge with AI-powered career tools.

Tampa Bay area veteran's programs

During the month of November, FOX13 is paying tribute to charities, organizations and medical facilities that support our local veterans.  

Volunteers to help improve veteran housing in Tampa

More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.

Lakeland World War II veteran reaches milestone before passing away

World War II veteran Edwin Gideons grew up as the youngest of 11 in his family. Times were tough in the 1930s in rural Florida, so he was helping out at home as best he could long before he joined the service.