Tampa Bay area veteran's programs
During the month of November, FOX13 is paying tribute to charities, organizations and medical facilities that support our local veterans.
During the month of November, FOX13 is paying tribute to charities, organizations and medical facilities that support our local veterans.
Volunteers to help improve veteran housing in Tampa
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
Retired Navy captain who served in Vietnam finds solace on the water after service: 'It's my therapy'
For Wayne Fernandez, few places offer the tranquility and solace that the open water does.
For Wayne Fernandez, few places offer the tranquility and solace that the open water does.
3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel found dead in Ohio
Authorities are investigating the deaths of 3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees found in the Dayton area.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of 3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees found in the Dayton area.
Navy helicopter and fighter jet go down in separate crashes in South China Sea
Crew members involved in the weekend incidents were rescued and are in stable condition, according to officials.
Crew members involved in the weekend incidents were rescued and are in stable condition, according to officials.
ACLU: D.C. protester sues after ‘Imperial March’ arrest
Sam O’Hara, a Washington, D.C., resident, sued police and a National Guard member after being detained for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” in protest.
Sam O’Hara, a Washington, D.C., resident, sued police and a National Guard member after being detained for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” in protest.
Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
US deploys Ford carrier strike group to disrupt drug operations in Western Hemisphere
War Secretary Pete Hegseth deploys Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to US Southern Command, Pentagon says.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth deploys Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to US Southern Command, Pentagon says.
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.
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.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
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.
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Army veteran hopes to clean every grave at Brooksville Cemetery
Army veteran Isaac Bailey Jr. has a lofty goal, to clean every single grave at the Brooksville Cemetery.
Army veteran Isaac Bailey Jr. has a lofty goal, to clean every single grave at the Brooksville Cemetery.
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.
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.
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.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gold Star Families Monument added to Tampa's Veterans Memorial Park
A dedication for a new Gold Star Family Monument will be held this Saturday at 10 A.M. in Hillsborough County.
A dedication for a new Gold Star Family Monument will be held this Saturday at 10 A.M. in Hillsborough County.
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.
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.