James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital breaks ground on new Polk County clinic
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
99-year-old war hero, educator, trailblazer honored by Polk County school
J.J. Corbett's name is now on the media center at Union Academy Middle School, serving as a reminder for future generations to live a life of service and heroism.
3 US Navy sailors have died in less than a week, officials say
All three deaths are not believed to be connected at this time, according to a United States Navy spokesperson.
WWII soldier's remains returned to Mississippi for burial
Pvt. Andrew Ladner was laid to rest Saturday at Wolf River Cemetery in Gulfport.
'Flags of Honor Escorts' makes stop in Tampa to honor Gold Star family members
Nationwide, there are 91 Gold Star family memorial monuments, and "Flags of Honor Escorts" is on a mission to visit each one.
Coast Guard admiral nominated to be first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.
Look out for the Thunderbirds: Sun 'n Fun Expo returns to Lakeland
With the return of Sun 'n Fun, thousands of planes are going to be landing and taking off from the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
On Gold Star Spouses Day, a time to remember, support military families
April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day, a day to acknowledge and honor the spouses who have stood behind U.S. military members and lost their loved ones.
‘The prodigal son returns’: New general takes control of U.S. Central Command
A new general is now heading up U.S. Central Command at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base.
USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Navy to name future ship after late Supreme Court justice
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Local veterans mark Vietnam War Veterans Day more than 60 years later
The Vietnam War has been called on of the most painful chapters in American history. Local veterans reflect on Vietnam War Veterans Day
Ukraine, Afghanistan, mental health: 4-star General Mike Minihan describes role since taking over as commander
U.S. Air Force 4-star General Mike Minihan sat down with FOX 13 at the Tampa Bay AirFest for his first TV interview since taking over as Commander of the Air Mobility Command in October.
All eyes on Tampa skies: AirFest 2022 is back
This year's AirFest – which will also be marking the 75th anniversary of the Air Force – will take place from March 26-27. It's a free event, and the Blue Angels promise to bring a show you've never seen before.
Marine Corps identifies 4 service members killed in plane crash during NATO exercise
The four fallen Marines, who were assigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing, are Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Indiana, Capt. Ross A. Reynolds of Massachusetts, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy of Ohio, and Cpl. Jacob M. Moore of Kentucky.
All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
4 US Marines identified in deadly NATO drill crash
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Traveling war museum at MacDill Park remembers the fallen
A traveling war memorial currently set up at MacDill Park features 5,000 photographs of fallen military members in hopes of keeping their memory alive.
Hillsborough County offers free pickleball lessons for veterans
Pickleball is simultaneously very popular and fairly unknown. For those new to pickleball, see how it's played and how it's helping veterans live better lives.
Hillsborough offering free agriculture tour for active-duty military, veterans
Military members, their spouses, and veterans have the chance to go on a free bus tour to learn more about potential careers in agriculture.
Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.