Illinois sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to be laid to rest, at last
A 21-year-old sailor will be laid to rest on Tuesday following a decades-long effort to identify remains pulled from Pearl Harbor, more than 80 years after he was killed in the attack that propelled the United States into World War II.
Gold Star family one of over 100 military, first responder families moving into new Land O' Lakes community
The Tunnel To Towers Foundation is building homes for more than 100 military and first responder families in a newly developed Land O' Lakes community, "Let Us Do Good Village."
Queen Elizabeth sailed into Tampa Bay aboard royal yacht during 1991 visit
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
Florida to consider activating National Guard members to help at short-staffed prisons
As the state continues to struggle with a shortage of correctional officers, legislators next week will consider a plan that would activate Florida National Guard members to help at prisons.
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
WWII remains positively identified as Ohio Army soldier
The remains of a WWII soldier have been positively identified as 21-year-old Army Pfc. Worley D. Jacks of Rutland, Ohio, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).
US Navy says Iran tried to steal American sea drone
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.
Marine veteran to lead Pinellas Park bicycle ride for Wounded Warriors
Marine veteran Mike Delancey's life changed forever when he was injured overseas while serving in his second deployment. It's the reason he celebrates his "alive day" each year on September 1, the day he survived.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
Teenage Pennsylvania National Guard soldier serving with twin sister dies during training in South Carolina
The U.S. Army is investigating the specific cause of the National Guard soldier's death in South Carolina.
Florida National Guard returns to Clearwater after training soldiers in Ukraine for nearly a year
After nearly a year of training Ukrainian and ally soldiers, a special task force with the Florida National Army Guard returned home Thursday afternoon.
Largest D-Day reenactment in the US draws thousands to Ohio town
As many as 1,400 reenactors commemorate WWII with D-Day recreation at Conneaut Township Park.
17-year-old DC teen becomes one of the youngest licensed Black pilots in US
Many kids have dreams of becoming a pilot – but how about achieving your dream at age 17!
Army's new 'tactical bra' is first-ever designed in-house by US military
The U.S. Army recently announced prototypes designed to "support" America's female soldiers where they need it: their bust lines.
Army soldier aims to rescue desperate dog that snuck onto overseas base: 'He deserves to come home'
Nonprofit Paws of War is helping Army soldier get an innocent puppy out of danger — and onto safe ground in the United States.
MacDill AFB could be new stop for Cross Bay Ferry service to help employees commute to work
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Father, daughter ride bikes across country for veterans
A father-daughter bicycling duo rode their bikes across the country this summer to raise money for veterans.
Polk Education Association speaks out against governor's plan to recruit veterans to fill teacher vacancies
The governor wants to loosen up the rules of becoming a teacher, which he said are too rigid. DeSantis wants to make it easier for veterans without a bachelor’s degree to teach.
Gov. DeSantis recruiting veterans into Florida classrooms amid teacher shortage across state
Military veterans who qualify to fill in at schools where there is a teacher shortage will receive a five-year temporary teaching certificate and be assigned a mentor teacher for at least two of those years. The initiative is an expansion of the federal "Troops to Teachers" program.
Remembering Evan Fitzgibbon: Florida Army Ranger candidate killed by falling tree in Georgia
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a solider from Central Florida who died at training in north Georgia.