Year-round Veteran and military discounts - See where those eligible can save

When it comes to offering discounts for Veterans and current military members, there are numerous companies and restaurants that offer year-round savings.

Tampa Bay Navy veteran receives wheelchair upgrade

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.

Nearly century-old American Legion post in Riverview faces possible closure: 'It's home'

Leaders at the American Legion Alafia Post 148 in Riverview say the building itself is now at risk. The post, which is turning 80 this year, is dealing with peeling stucco, roof and gutter problems, and ongoing drainage and septic issues.

Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.

Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians

President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs

The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.

Tunnel to Towers expands their 'Let Us Do Good Village' with new amenity center

Since 2001, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has helped thousands of military, veterans, Gold Star, first responder families and families of our fallen heroes. The "Let Us Do Good Village" is a first-of-its-kind community that has now opened a new state-of-the-art amenity center. 

President Trump travels to Delaware for dignified transfer of Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria last weekend. 

Pentagon to review discharges of 8,700 troops who declined COVID vaccine

The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

World War II, Korean War veteran prepares for 100th birthday with concert from students

A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone. 

2 US Army soldiers, interpreter killed in Syria ambush attack

Two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. interpreter were killed Saturday in an ambush attack in Syria, the Pentagon said.