Tampa veterans' shelter gets long-overdue upgrades for Veterans Day
Residents at a Tampa transitional shelter for homeless veterans will get some-much needed assistance from a service project led Habitat for Humanity.
Residents at a Tampa transitional shelter for homeless veterans will get some-much needed assistance from a service project led Habitat for Humanity.
54 years later, fallen Plant City Vietnam soldier gets grave marker, military honor
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
'We overcame': Tuskegee Airman inspires during MacDill AFB tour
At age 19, Sgt. Thomas Newton was preparing planes for some of the nation’s best pilots. At 92, he’s still telling the stories. Today, he was welcomed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
At age 19, Sgt. Thomas Newton was preparing planes for some of the nation’s best pilots. At 92, he’s still telling the stories. Today, he was welcomed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
War hero's memories of beating back Nazis under Patton feel fresh, 75 years after WWII
A Bay Area veteran’s rifle led to an amazing war story, earning him the Bronze Star in World War II.
A Bay Area veteran’s rifle led to an amazing war story, earning him the Bronze Star in World War II.
Missouri deputy returns from Afghanistan deployment, surprises son in emotional reunion
A deputy sheriff in Missouri had an emotional reunion with his son after returning from a deployment in Afghanistan.
A deputy sheriff in Missouri had an emotional reunion with his son after returning from a deployment in Afghanistan.
Fort Hood reveals specs of gate named in honor of Vanessa Guillen
Vanessa Guillen's family is meeting with Fort Hood leadership today to see the specs of a gate that will be named in Guillen's honor.
Vanessa Guillen's family is meeting with Fort Hood leadership today to see the specs of a gate that will be named in Guillen's honor.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Career Source Tampa Bay hosting hiring event for veterans
Just in time for Veterans Day, several events are taking place for veterans looking for work.
Just in time for Veterans Day, several events are taking place for veterans looking for work.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Black female to lead US Naval Academy's brigade for first time
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
Vietnam War Marine awarded Medal of Honor finally buried at Arlington
A 90-year-old Florida woman was on hand last week as her son -- killed in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor -- was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
A 90-year-old Florida woman was on hand last week as her son -- killed in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor -- was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Florida Amendment 6 passes with 90% of vote
Voters in Florida have approved Amendment Six, which deals with other special tax breaks our state gives to disabled veterans.
Voters in Florida have approved Amendment Six, which deals with other special tax breaks our state gives to disabled veterans.
Army veteran who overcame cancer struggle while serving gifted new home
Former Army Staff sergeant Mylee Cardenas and her daughter, Brianna, got a new, mortgage-free home Tuesday from Building Homes For Heroes.
Former Army Staff sergeant Mylee Cardenas and her daughter, Brianna, got a new, mortgage-free home Tuesday from Building Homes For Heroes.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Walt Disney World
Guests at Walt Disney World Resort got an extra dose of magic on Thursday when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at the parks.
Guests at Walt Disney World Resort got an extra dose of magic on Thursday when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at the parks.
Buttigieg to Republican veterans: 'It's OK to change your mind'
Former presidential candidate and frequent Fox News guest Pete Buttigieg has a message for voters who pulled the lever for Donald Trump in 2016: "It's OK to change your mind."
Former presidential candidate and frequent Fox News guest Pete Buttigieg has a message for voters who pulled the lever for Donald Trump in 2016: "It's OK to change your mind."
Publix offers Veterans Day discount to veterans, active military and their families
Publix will offer a 10% discount to veterans, military personnel and their families on Nov. 11 to show appreciation for their service.
Publix will offer a 10% discount to veterans, military personnel and their families on Nov. 11 to show appreciation for their service.
US Navy identifies crew killed in Alabama plane crash
U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, and 24-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett were the two-person crew piloting a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II trainer aircraft when it crashed in Alabama.
U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, and 24-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett were the two-person crew piloting a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II trainer aircraft when it crashed in Alabama.
US Navy: 2 onboard training plane killed in Alabama crash
A U.S. Navy training plane that took off from Florida crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast, killing both people in the plane, authorities said.
A U.S. Navy training plane that took off from Florida crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast, killing both people in the plane, authorities said.
Police officer searching for rightful owner of Purple Heart found at Palmetto antique shop
The search is on to find the rightful owner of a Purple Heart medal. A Bradenton police detective who is also a veteran found the medal at a Palmetto antique shop and is now trying to track down the family of its original owner.
The search is on to find the rightful owner of a Purple Heart medal. A Bradenton police detective who is also a veteran found the medal at a Palmetto antique shop and is now trying to track down the family of its original owner.