Fox Nation Patriot Awards, held in St. Pete, honors everyday heroes
The FOX Nation Patriot Awards was held at St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater, honoring veterans, first responders, and everyday people who make a difference in their communities -- including one of Tampa's finest.
Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft
A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast, according to reports.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Atlanta 94-year-old WWll bomber pilot awarded France’s highest honor
A special honor for a 94-year old World War ll veteran from Peachtree City, Georgia. The French government awarded Al Lubinsky their highest national honor for his service as a bomber pilot.
After running to school in Kenya, fastest man in the Air Force barely breaks a sweat in Tampa
He's the blue streak on Dale Mabry, proving it's not just the planes that fly at MacDill.
Veterans sue 3M, claim faulty ear plugs caused hearing damage
They were given earplugs to protect their hearing during military training and combat. Now, hundreds of veterans across the country are suing the Minnesota-based company 3M, claiming that defective earplugs led to permanent hearing damage.
Retired handler says military working dogs save lives
Military working dogs are back in the spotlight following the deadly raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
At 96, WWII veteran and Medal of Honor recipient saw sacrifices first-hand
At 96, Woody Williams is the second-oldest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the only one from World War II.
Medal of Honor recipient inspires Deer Park elementary students
He's a Medal of Honor recipient and one of the bravest of the brave. On Wednesday, Don "Doc" Ballard got a chance to speak with young heroes in the making as he visited with fifth-graders at Deer Park Elementary in New Port Richey.
Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Florida solider among 3 killed in Fort Stewart crash
Soldiers were training in darkness when their armored vehicle fell from a bridge and landed upside down in water below, killing three of those inside and injuring three others, the commanding general of Fort Stewart said Monday.
Bravest of the brave: Medal of Honor recipients gather in Tampa to inspire new generation
Of the millions who have fought for the U.S., fewer than four thousand Medals of Honor have been awarded since 1861 and fewer than 70 recipients are alive today. Several are in Tampa for the Medal of Honor Society's convention.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
For many at MacDill, Special Forces memorial is personal
They arrived before dawn and stayed long after the sunrise to honor those lost over the last year. Dozens came together at MacDill Air Force Base for a series of memorial events honoring Special Forces operators lost in combat and in training.
F/A-18 Super Hornet training flights underway over Tampa Bay
MacDill Air Force Base officials say folks will see, but mostly hear, the roar of F/A-18 Super Hornets, which are slightly bigger than the ones flown by the Blue Angels, weekdays through October 19.
Skies over MacDill Air Force Base to get louder thanks to visiting fighter jets
Those living around MacDill Air Force Base may hear some rumbling in the skies, but officials say there is nothing to worry about – it’s just training.
Gold Star families honored at MacDill Air Force Base
On April 27, 2011, Lt. Col. N'Keiba Estelle got the heartbreaking knock at her door that no military family ever wants to hear. Her husband, Maj. Raymond Estelle II, had been one of nine Americans killed during a tragic attack in Afghanistan.
Lauren Bruner, one of last survivors of USS Arizona, dies at 98
Lauren Bruner, one of the last four survivors of the attack on the USS Arizona by Japanese planes on Dec. 7, 1941, died Tuesday in California. He was 98.
Threats to shoot Coast Guard planes made over marine radio frequency
The Coast Guard Command in Tampa Bay says someone is making threats through VHF radio transmissions. Investigators hope some recognizes the man's voice.
St. Pete College honors those who fought after 9/11
Thirteen thousand American flags cover St. Petersburg College's front lawn in honor of the post-9/11 service members who suffer from PTSD.