Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Special Operations Forces Week event in Tampa
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave the keynote address Tuesday in Tampa as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2025.
Palm Harbor WWII veteran finds comfort in new mission at 100 years old: ‘Life is golden’
O'Neil Ducharme sits comfortably in his recliner, centered in his garage, as he stares out into the cul-de-sac in front of his home, surprised by how quickly time flies.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Heroes’ Village bringing first-of-its-kind veteran housing to Sarasota
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
Program gives Florida veterans a path to agriculture careers
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program at the University of Florida is giving veterans a chance to learn about all aspects of agriculture.
Army captain’s 7-minute, 4-second 1-mile run is a world record — in a bomb suit
Army Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick ran a mile in 7:04 wearing a 50-pound bomb suit, breaking the previous Guinness World Record during an event at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
PTSD clinic offering Bay Area veterans support
A non-invasive, drug-free treatment program to boost the mental health of veterans and first responders is now available in Tampa, free of charge.
Trump delivers new fighter jets to Michigan base in surprise show of unity with Whitmer
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Armed man dressed in tactical gear killed by Hillsborough deputies identified as Army veteran
The man who was shot and killed by deputies after an incident in Hillsborough County has been identified as a U.S. Army veteran.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
Hegseth used 2nd Signal chat to share Yemen strike details, NYT reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.
Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: report
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.
Bay Area family meets Vietnam veteran who helped save thousands of babies during little-known mission
With all the bullets and bombs of the Vietnam War, a rare bright spot is the story of the babies.
Meet the first woman to compete in Army's annual Best Ranger Competition
First Lt. Gabrielle White and her teammate were among the 16 teams that made it through the final stages of the grueling competition.
Tampa Bay's oldest living WWII veteran has died at 108: ‘It’s the greatest generation’
When FOX 13 celebrated Bill Monfort's 108th birthday a few months ago, he talked about his cake and car.
Four Branches: The veterans serving up positive message with new bourbon
After serving their country, four veterans are now serving up a positive message about alcohol consumption with their new brand of bourbon, Four Branches.
National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned: report
President Trump reportedly fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh, who also commanded U.S. Cyber Command, and reassigned civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble.
Inside a Blue Angels flight: FOX 13’s Allie Corey soars above Sun n’ Fun Expo in Lakeland
The 51st Sun n' Fun expo in Lakeland is where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will awe thousands of spectators with their daring aerial shows. Before they got into formation, FOX 13’s Allie Corey got to take a ride on Wednesday on Blue Angel #7 high above the skies of the Tampa Bay area.
Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to coordinate strike plans against Houthi militants, raising security and records concerns.