Pasco County paratrooper inspired by D-Day to join the Army attends 80th anniversary events: ‘I am not a hero’

A 98-year-old WWII vet from Pasco County, who joined the Army after watching footage of D-Day in a movie theater is among veterans from the Bay Area attending D-Day anniversary memorial events. 

D-Day 2024: Pinellas teacher, student honor fallen soldier

On this 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, FOX 13 salutes the Tampa Bay soldiers who played a role in turning the tide in World War II. Among the 9,387 American soldiers buried at the Normandy American Cemetery in France is a 19-year-old soldier from St. Petersburg, Private Leo Chalcraft.

D-Day 2024: 100-year-old Bradenton Veteran reflects on 80th anniversary

Reflection brings emotion on the very sands where Cosmo Uttero nearly died 80 years ago. The 100-year-old Bradenton veteran willfully harkens back to his days as a wide-eyed teenager who dropped out of high school his junior year to support Allied forces that were losing in Europe.

D-Day 2024: 80th anniversary is personal for FOX 13's Mark Wilson

On this 80th anniversary of D-Day, FOX 13 honors our veterans who played a role in turning the tide of the war. While a half dozen Bay Area veterans are in France, one particular soldier named Wilson is credited with saving dozens of lives that day by simply disobeying an order.

D-Day 2024: Bay Area veterans travel to Normandy for 80th anniversary

They are living history. Testaments to the greatest generation. Six Tampa Bay area veterans who served in World War II are guests of the Florida Elks Association, taking them from Tampa to Normandy, France to witness a world saying thanks.

Tony Dungy and his wife give back through children foster care

Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren, have been fostering children for nearly 30 years, long before he retired from his illustrious NFL career.

More women over 40 seeking 'adventure travel'

Travel companies in the Bay Area are seeing a jump in the number of women over 40 taking "adventure trips," leaving their comfort zone and traveling solo.

Brain cancer patient, wife spread message of hope through rocks

John Shadock and his wife Ali are spreading positivity at Moffitt Cancer Center through healing words colorfully painted on rocks and placed near the entrance.

Bay Area woman brings awareness to National Donate Life Month

Carolyn Hostetler can reflect on happy memories of her youngest sister Megan, who was an unexpected gift to their family.

Metropolitan Ministries offers volunteer opportunities for kids, teens

April is National Volunteer Month, and Metropolitan Ministries is among the Bay Area organizations offering kids and teens a chance to gain valuable experience.

Home Makers of Hope seeking volunteers to help low-income families

When volunteers with Home Makers of Hope pull their truck filled with furniture up to a home, they know they are about to make a difference to a family going through a difficult time.

Celebrating independent films & filmmakers at the Sunscreen Film Festival

What began as a small film festival with a few movies and a few hundred people to watch them, has grown into an internationally recognized event in less than 20 years.

Volunteers needed for Home Makers of Hope

When volunteers with Home Makers of Hope pull their truck filled with furniture up to a home, they know they are about to make a difference to a family going through a difficult time.

'The Thorn' brings Broadway-style show, Biblical story to St. Pete

Experience the story of Jesus through a live production of singing, dancing and acrobatics in a Broadway-style show called ‘The Thorn’.