'Operation Partnership' helps veterans navigate the job market
Through Operation Partnership, the Tampa Bay Chamber is helping veterans make the transition and connections within the local business community.
Through Operation Partnership, the Tampa Bay Chamber is helping veterans make the transition and connections within the local business community.
Marine Corps veteran brings ‘bougie’ BBQ to Tampa with Liberty Smokehouse
The Liberty Smokehouse is a self-described "bougie" barbeque company located in Tampa.
The Liberty Smokehouse is a self-described "bougie" barbeque company located in Tampa.
Military K-9 who belonged to late Pasco veteran laid to rest in special ceremony
A special military K-9 who had a life full of service both on the battlefield and off was laid to rest Friday in Pasco County.
A special military K-9 who had a life full of service both on the battlefield and off was laid to rest Friday in Pasco County.
Late Four-Star General from Polk County led soldiers on D-Day during World War II: ‘Go to the beach’
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II.
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II.
George W. Bush’s portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.
Pearl Harbor’s last USS Arizona battleship survivor dies at 102
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
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.



















