Tampa family hopes breakthrough DNA system can find World War II veterans' lost remains
Buddy Strickland was barely 17 years old when he enlisted in the Marines in 1941.
Buddy Strickland was barely 17 years old when he enlisted in the Marines in 1941.
Trinity World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends
The Heritage Springs Community Clubhouse featured standard signs of a birthday celebration: Balloons, photos and cake. The man of the hour, however, has an extraordinary story.
The Heritage Springs Community Clubhouse featured standard signs of a birthday celebration: Balloons, photos and cake. The man of the hour, however, has an extraordinary story.
Community celebrates 10th anniversary of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza
Hundreds of veterans, family members, and members of the community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza on Saturday.
Hundreds of veterans, family members, and members of the community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza on Saturday.
Blind veteran overcomes all odds through music therapy
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
Navy veteran receives new mortgage-free home in Tunnel to Towers’ Land O’ Lakes development
Retired Navy Petty Officer Jerry Padgett, who was severely injured in battle, was shedding tears as he approached his new home on a hand-powered bike.
Retired Navy Petty Officer Jerry Padgett, who was severely injured in battle, was shedding tears as he approached his new home on a hand-powered bike.
Two Dunedin World War II veterans celebrate 100th birthdays
Two World War II veterans in Dunedin celebrated a major milestone.
Two World War II veterans in Dunedin celebrated a major milestone.
Plant City veteran gifted new, mortgage-free home for his family
A Plant City veteran received the gift of a brand-new, mortgage-free home on Thursday.
A Plant City veteran received the gift of a brand-new, mortgage-free home on Thursday.
Veteran delivers local fresh products to consumers through 'Farmbox Florida'
Michael Burkett and his team put together boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables and other local items for delivery. For more than a year, the Navy veteran and his wife have been growing their business called "Farmbox Florida."
Michael Burkett and his team put together boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables and other local items for delivery. For more than a year, the Navy veteran and his wife have been growing their business called "Farmbox Florida."
Veteran injured in Iraq given new home in Lutz
After 13 years in the Army, Dustin Magner was serving in Iraq in 2009 when he was hit by a roadside bomb and lost the use of his legs.
After 13 years in the Army, Dustin Magner was serving in Iraq in 2009 when he was hit by a roadside bomb and lost the use of his legs.
World War II Kamikaze survivor recalls infamous Pearl Harbor attack 82 years later: 'I had a job to do'
Bill Monfort was a radio operator on a Navy destroyer on December 7, 1941.
Bill Monfort was a radio operator on a Navy destroyer on December 7, 1941.
FPL decorates Sarasota veteran’s home for Christmas
Florida Power & Light partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation's "Wishes for Heroes" to help make a Sarasota veteran's Christmas extra meaningful by surprising him with his home decorated for the holiday season.
Florida Power & Light partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation's "Wishes for Heroes" to help make a Sarasota veteran's Christmas extra meaningful by surprising him with his home decorated for the holiday season.
Tampa veteran injured in devastating motorcycle crash works body and mind on dance floor: 'It's a miracle'
Injured veterans are getting back into the swing of things with the help of a VA dance class.
Injured veterans are getting back into the swing of things with the help of a VA dance class.
Citrus County WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday, recalls Navy sailor stories
On Veterans Day weekend, one Citrus County veteran rang in a milestone.
On Veterans Day weekend, one Citrus County veteran rang in a milestone.
Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
St. Petersburg hosts 10th Annual Veterans Day event
Dozens of people gathered in Downtown St. Pete Saturday morning for the 10th Annual Veterans Day event.
Dozens of people gathered in Downtown St. Pete Saturday morning for the 10th Annual Veterans Day event.
Homeless veteran walks 30 miles to find a job: 'I'm a man on a mission'
Brian Taylor walked several miles, "thinking about his life and how he could possibly get things back together," before he stumbled upon his next job in a Georgia town.
Brian Taylor walked several miles, "thinking about his life and how he could possibly get things back together," before he stumbled upon his next job in a Georgia town.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Artificial intelligence tackling mental health, suicide prevention among veterans
Artificial intelligence is now playing a crucial role in mental health and suicide prevention among veterans, as many come home from war and fight a different battle on the home-front.
Artificial intelligence is now playing a crucial role in mental health and suicide prevention among veterans, as many come home from war and fight a different battle on the home-front.
St. Pete World War II pilot's remains return home 80 years he was shot down: 'This Veterans Day is for you'
It took 80 years, but an Army pilot from St. Petersburg finally returned home.
It took 80 years, but an Army pilot from St. Petersburg finally returned home.
These states have the most veterans
Veterans account for over 6% of the population, but there are at least four states with a veteran population above 10%,.
Veterans account for over 6% of the population, but there are at least four states with a veteran population above 10%,.