Yes, those were sailors standing on the Mexican tall ship's masts
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
At 101, Dunedin World War II veteran reflects on service during ‘Victory in Europe Day’
May 8, 1944, is a day Bob Russell remembers well. A fighter/bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, he was in a hospital room near Belgium recovering from being shot down when he heard the news that the Germans had surrendered.
May 8, 1944, is a day Bob Russell remembers well. A fighter/bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, he was in a hospital room near Belgium recovering from being shot down when he heard the news that the Germans had surrendered.
Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Air Force veteran shares artistic talent through personalized plaques and signs
After serving 22 years in the Air Force, one man is using another talent to enrich the lives of other veterans with personalized plaques and signs.
After serving 22 years in the Air Force, one man is using another talent to enrich the lives of other veterans with personalized plaques and signs.
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
See the new warplane shown off during Special Operations Forces Week
L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2.
L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Special Operations Forces Week event in Tampa
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave the keynote address Tuesday in Tampa as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2025.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave the keynote address Tuesday in Tampa as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2025.
Palm Harbor WWII veteran finds comfort in new mission at 100 years old: ‘Life is golden’
O'Neil Ducharme sits comfortably in his recliner, centered in his garage, as he stares out into the cul-de-sac in front of his home, surprised by how quickly time flies.
O'Neil Ducharme sits comfortably in his recliner, centered in his garage, as he stares out into the cul-de-sac in front of his home, surprised by how quickly time flies.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Heroes’ Village bringing first-of-its-kind veteran housing to Sarasota
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
Program gives Florida veterans a path to agriculture careers
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program at the University of Florida is giving veterans a chance to learn about all aspects of agriculture.
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program at the University of Florida is giving veterans a chance to learn about all aspects of agriculture.
Army captain’s 7-minute, 4-second 1-mile run is a world record — in a bomb suit
Army Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick ran a mile in 7:04 wearing a 50-pound bomb suit, breaking the previous Guinness World Record during an event at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Army Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick ran a mile in 7:04 wearing a 50-pound bomb suit, breaking the previous Guinness World Record during an event at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
PTSD clinic offering Bay Area veterans support
A non-invasive, drug-free treatment program to boost the mental health of veterans and first responders is now available in Tampa, free of charge.
A non-invasive, drug-free treatment program to boost the mental health of veterans and first responders is now available in Tampa, free of charge.
Trump delivers new fighter jets to Michigan base in surprise show of unity with Whitmer
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Armed man dressed in tactical gear killed by Hillsborough deputies identified as Army veteran
The man who was shot and killed by deputies after an incident in Hillsborough County has been identified as a U.S. Army veteran.
The man who was shot and killed by deputies after an incident in Hillsborough County has been identified as a U.S. Army veteran.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
Hegseth used 2nd Signal chat to share Yemen strike details, NYT reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.