Honoring Bay Area veterans: Viewer photos
FOX 13 is honoring our veterans. Take a look at these veterans submitted by some of our viewers.
FOX 13 is honoring our veterans. Take a look at these veterans submitted by some of our viewers.
Lakeland restaurant owner honors two World War II veterans ahead of holiday
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.
Veterans Treatment Court celebrates 10 years in Hillsborough County
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end once they leave the battlefield. Many of them come home struggling with the trauma of war and wind up in legal trouble.
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end once they leave the battlefield. Many of them come home struggling with the trauma of war and wind up in legal trouble.
5 ways to support veterans today (and every day)
We’ve pulled together five good ways anyone can honor Veterans Day. Most of these activities are kid-friendly, but having youngsters at home isn't a requirement: Honoring our troops is an activity fit for people of any age. Read on for more.
We’ve pulled together five good ways anyone can honor Veterans Day. Most of these activities are kid-friendly, but having youngsters at home isn't a requirement: Honoring our troops is an activity fit for people of any age. Read on for more.
How Veteran's Day came to be -- and how it's celebrated today
Every year on November 11, the United States of America pauses to celebrate and honor the brave people who have bravely served their country as part of the Armed Forces. But how did this important holiday come to be?
Every year on November 11, the United States of America pauses to celebrate and honor the brave people who have bravely served their country as part of the Armed Forces. But how did this important holiday come to be?
Holding on to hope: Polk County couple finally meets prisoner of war to return bracelet
Donald and Donna Rogers wore bracelets on their wrists for three decades, honoring prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Like millions of other Americans in the 1970s, they purchased bracelets with names of POW's on them to keep their memory alive.
Donald and Donna Rogers wore bracelets on their wrists for three decades, honoring prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Like millions of other Americans in the 1970s, they purchased bracelets with names of POW's on them to keep their memory alive.
Veterans Day: How you can help our homeless military men and women
As Veterans Day approaches, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging support for homeless military veterans.
As Veterans Day approaches, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging support for homeless military veterans.
Veterans Day free meals and deals being offered this year
This Veterans Day, dozens of restaurants across the country are offering free meals and discounts to say a special thank you to those who have served our country.
This Veterans Day, dozens of restaurants across the country are offering free meals and discounts to say a special thank you to those who have served our country.
Tampa Veterans honored aboard Carnival Cruise ship
Veterans Day is around the corner, and as we honor our Nation's Heroes, some got a special treat aboard a ship at Port Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon.
Veterans Day is around the corner, and as we honor our Nation's Heroes, some got a special treat aboard a ship at Port Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon.
Hillsborough veterans receive second chance through outreach court program
Frank Colón served in the US Army decades ago, but trouble followed him home.
Frank Colón served in the US Army decades ago, but trouble followed him home.
Bay Area dentists provide free dental care to nearly 100 veterans
Approximately 90 military veterans living in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties are heading into the holidays relieved of the pain caused by untreated dental pain and infection - all at no cost.
Approximately 90 military veterans living in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties are heading into the holidays relieved of the pain caused by untreated dental pain and infection - all at no cost.
14 fallen soldiers who went to Brandon High School honored during ceremony: ‘They deserve this recognition’
Fourteen fallen service members from Brandon High School who went on to serve our country in World War II, Vietnam and Iraq were honored as part of a special ceremony at the school Thursday night.
Fourteen fallen service members from Brandon High School who went on to serve our country in World War II, Vietnam and Iraq were honored as part of a special ceremony at the school Thursday night.
$2 million project to bring affordable housing to Sarasota County veterans
Community partners are breaking new ground for veterans in Sarasota County.
Community partners are breaking new ground for veterans in Sarasota County.
Groundbreaking held on new Veterans Civic Center just north of MacDill AFB
A group of retired Army Green Berets broke ground Tuesday on a Veterans Civic Center on South Dale Mabry Highway, just north of MacDill Air Force Base.
A group of retired Army Green Berets broke ground Tuesday on a Veterans Civic Center on South Dale Mabry Highway, just north of MacDill Air Force Base.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
WWII veteran reflects on past, sets sights on educating future generations during 'Honor Flight' trip
A Bay Area WWII veteran who vividly remembers his days of service, recently got to visit the war memorials in Washington D.C. and is glad they stand as a reminder to future generations of what he and his brothers in arms went through.
A Bay Area WWII veteran who vividly remembers his days of service, recently got to visit the war memorials in Washington D.C. and is glad they stand as a reminder to future generations of what he and his brothers in arms went through.
Bay Area veterans receive hero’s homecoming following ‘Honor Flight’ to see war memorials in Washington D.C.
Seventy-four veterans from the Tampa Bay area recently took the trip of a lifetime to our nation's capital to visit war memorials in their honor. But, the trip's highlight may have happened when they returned.
Seventy-four veterans from the Tampa Bay area recently took the trip of a lifetime to our nation's capital to visit war memorials in their honor. But, the trip's highlight may have happened when they returned.
'PACT act' offers health coverage, compensation to veterans exposed to dangerous inhalants
Nationwide, 750,000 veterans have signed up, along with 65,000 in Florida have applied for the benefits.
Nationwide, 750,000 veterans have signed up, along with 65,000 in Florida have applied for the benefits.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Florida veterans reflect on meaning of Independence Day
From parades, to BBQ's, to fireworks shows, people all over gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July in their own way.
From parades, to BBQ's, to fireworks shows, people all over gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July in their own way.