Veterans Day: What's open and closed?

As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.

How you can 'Make Camo Your Cause' and help homeless veterans

FOX is partnering with U.S. VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.

The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to data

When veterans transition to civilian life, settling down in the right city is a plus, and these places rank among the ideal locations for them based on a new report.

Bay Area veteran leads annual 'Alive Ride' through Pinellas Park

More than 100 people cycled 11 miles through the streets of Pinellas Park on Thursday, and it was all part of the Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch’s ninth annual Alive Ride.

Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans

According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.

New Lakeland VA Clinic opens as Polk County's veteran population grows

For veterans living in Polk County, the only option to get to a VA hospital was to drive to Tampa or to Orlando, but now there's a closer option.

Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

Hockey Heals 22 raises awareness for veterans dealing with mental health struggles

The faces of local military service men and women who've tragically died by suicide surrounded one of the rinks at Advent Health Center Ice this weekend, as players for the Lightning Warriors rallied through 22 hours of non-stop hockey in their honor.

Pasco County paratrooper inspired by D-Day to join the Army attends 80th anniversary events: ‘I am not a hero’

A 98-year-old WWII vet from Pasco County, who joined the Army after watching footage of D-Day in a movie theater is among veterans from the Bay Area attending D-Day anniversary memorial events. 

Tampa team, veterans honor the greatest generation by retracing their steps on D-Day

A different generation of Americans and veterans took to the beaches of Normandy this week. They want to make sure the bravery and sacrifice of those American soldiers back in 1944 are never forgotten.

D-Day 2024: Pinellas teacher, student honor fallen soldier

On this 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, FOX 13 salutes the Tampa Bay soldiers who played a role in turning the tide in World War II. Among the 9,387 American soldiers buried at the Normandy American Cemetery in France is a 19-year-old soldier from St. Petersburg, Private Leo Chalcraft.

Tampa veterans fly to France ahead of D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations

Thursday will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, and ahead of the milestone, Tampa veterans are traveling to France to attend commemoration ceremonies in Normandy.