Happy birthday! US Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary

Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.

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.

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. 

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.