Army family gives back to their community with The Bautista Project
The Bautista family has nonprofit organizations that help veterans out of homelessness and feed the community.
Lithia veteran, owner of Stalk and Vine on 39, finds community in farming
Stalk and Vine on 39 is a veteran-owned farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce.
Rubber bales from WWII-era German cargo ship wash up along Texas beaches
According to historians, the rubber bales are thought to be part of cargo the German ship SS Rio Grande was carrying in 1944 off the coast of Brazil. The ship was spotted by the USS Omaha and USS Jouett, which fired upon the Nazi-era ship.
Hiring Our Heroes focuses on helping military spouses navigate the Tampa Bay job market
Picking up and moving has become a way of life for Kim Pham and her husband Adam, who serves in the U.S. Air Force. With each move comes a new job search for Kim.
'All-around super woman': Riverview veteran, nominated by her husband, surprised with new car for Mother's Day
A military mom from Riverview drove home in a brand-new Jeep Renegade Friday after she won a Mother's Day car giveaway contest put on by RNR Tire Express.
Sarasota National Cemetery needs volunteers to plant flags for Memorial Day
Thirteen rows up and thirteen graves in is where a piece of Meshia Richardson-Judd’s heart remains.
Flying jet suits on display at Special Forces convention in Tampa
Those in downtown Tampa on Tuesday may have seen what appeared to be the superhero "Iron Man" flying around the Tampa Convention Center.
Corsos for Heroes non-profit provides veterans, first responders comfort with service dogs
Veteran Giovanna Moreno, who served in the U.S. Army, can't say enough about how thankful she is for her dog Storm.
100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’
WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.
Army helicopter collision in Alaska that killed 3 soldiers occurred in mountains, cause under investigation
In April, the Army issued a stand down following two deadly helicopter collision incidents in Alaska and Kentucky.
From Buffalo Soldier to Rikers Island officer, Pasco County man keeps up active lifestyle years later
Roy Caldwood is a man on the move. His incredible workout regimen has him in better shape than most people twenty or thirty years younger than him.
Buy a veteran a beer at this St. Petersburg brewery
Bayboro has a music hall, beer garden, and large tasting room at their St. Pete property. They also offer a "Buy a vet a beer" program.
Brooksville veteran earned Silver Star after putting his life on the line for fellow troops
The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration for bravery in combat. David Smith, a special forces veteran living in Brooksville, earned his Silver Star in 2016 while serving in Afghanistan.
Army says helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather
The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is making a difference in the lives of veterans and first responders
A U.S. Army veteran left paralyzed from combat is adjusting to his new smart home, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
US Army grounds aviators for training following deadly helicopter crashes
The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.
National guardsman in leaked document case wanted to kill a ‘ton of people,’ US says
A judge is deciding if Jack Teixeira should be held in jail until his trial. The Justice Department said in its investigation that Teixeira used his government computer to look up mass shootings and government standoffs.
Korean War Medal of Honor recipient's remains ID'd 73 years after going missing
U.S. and South Korean officials said Wednesday that the remains of Luther H. Story of Buena Vista, Georgia have been identified.
Dozens of Tampa based veterans train for Warrior Games Challenge in California
A squad of 40 athletes based in Tampa is training for the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge, which will be held in California in early June.
U.S. Army veteran finds new purpose through the Wounded Warrior Project
Saying thank you. That was Mark Lalli's struggle for years after surviving a military helicopter crash in 2007.