Winter Haven Army Reserve soldier remembered across Polk County after deadly Iranian strike on Kuwait
Polk County is in mourning after the Pentagon announced that Winter Haven resident and Army Captain Cody Khork, 35, was among those killed in an Iranian strike on Kuwait.
Polk County is in mourning after the Pentagon announced that Winter Haven resident and Army Captain Cody Khork, 35, was among those killed in an Iranian strike on Kuwait.
Senate fails to pass war powers resolution
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Watch: US Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship, a first since World War II
A U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, the first such sinking of an enemy ship since World War II.
A U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, the first such sinking of an enemy ship since World War II.
Iran War: Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven killed during Kuwait drone strike
The Pentagon has identified four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, and one of them is from Winter Haven.
The Pentagon has identified four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, and one of them is from Winter Haven.
Iranian-Americans relieved by fall of Ayatollah Khomeini — but questions remain about country’s future
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Iran death toll rises to 6 US service members killed
The after effects of the massive weekend attack on Iran are continuing as the Islamic Republic’s leadership is still in limbo and Trump says the operation could go on for weeks.
The after effects of the massive weekend attack on Iran are continuing as the Islamic Republic’s leadership is still in limbo and Trump says the operation could go on for weeks.
President Trump awards Medal of Honor to three US Army soldiers, two of them posthumously
President Trump awarded three U.S. Army Soldiers the Medal of Honor, two of them posthumously, during a ceremony at The White House Monday.
President Trump awarded three U.S. Army Soldiers the Medal of Honor, two of them posthumously, during a ceremony at The White House Monday.
Live updates: Joint US - Israel military offensive Operation Epic Fury
The after effects of the massive attack on Iran are continuing this weekend as the country confirmed early Sunday morning local time that its supreme leader was dead.
The after effects of the massive attack on Iran are continuing this weekend as the country confirmed early Sunday morning local time that its supreme leader was dead.
3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded as strikes continue against Iran
At least three American service members have been killed and five more are seriously injured as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue against Iran.
At least three American service members have been killed and five more are seriously injured as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue against Iran.
Live updates: US strikes Iran amid nuclear program tensions
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
Iran attack: US posts footage of strikes, launch of Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Central Command posted aerial footage showing strikes on a variety of targets after launching a major attack on Iran Saturday.
U.S. Central Command posted aerial footage showing strikes on a variety of targets after launching a major attack on Iran Saturday.
US attacks Iran: Will gas prices go up?
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
World leaders react to 'Operation Epic Fury' US - Israel military strikes across Iran
Following the news that Operation "Roaring Lion", joint American-Israeli strikes targeting military sites inside Iran, had begun, world leaders shared their reactions.
Following the news that Operation "Roaring Lion", joint American-Israeli strikes targeting military sites inside Iran, had begun, world leaders shared their reactions.
Lawmakers react to 'Operation Epic Fury' US - Israel military strikes across Iran
Following the news that Operation "Roaring Lion" joint American-Israeli strikes targeting military sites inside Iran had begun, lawmakers reacted.
Following the news that Operation "Roaring Lion" joint American-Israeli strikes targeting military sites inside Iran had begun, lawmakers reacted.
Read Trump's full statement on Iran strikes: 'We can’t take it anymore'
President Trump has called Iran “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror." He warns U.S. casualties are possible as military operations continue.
President Trump has called Iran “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror." He warns U.S. casualties are possible as military operations continue.
Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison
An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.
An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.
Nine US Navy sailors in San Diego, another suspect arrested for vicious assault at house party last year
Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.
Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots
A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."
A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."