Coast Guard veteran takes skills from galley to backyard cookouts with Florida-grown sauce

When Coast Guard veteran Gaston Meredith, or as everyone calls him, Chef G, fires up the grill, you know something delicious is about to happen. But in Ybor City, it’s his sauce that’s stealing the spotlight.

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Lakeland World War II veteran reaches milestone before passing away

World War II veteran Edwin Gideons grew up as the youngest of 11 in his family. Times were tough in the 1930s in rural Florida, so he was helping out at home as best he could long before he joined the service.

Experts question legality of moving funds to pay troops, say it is unlikely to be challenged

The Pentagon said it identified about $8 billion of unobligated research development testing and evaluation funds that will be used to pay active duty military during this pay period.

Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Air Force veteran, family displaced by Hurricane Ian get new mortgage-free home in Venice community

American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family. 

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.