Golden Corral will thank active-duty and retired military men and women with a free buffet dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. today. ...more

November 16, 2009

These are among events in the area planned for Veterans Day: UNIVERSITY HONORS: Everyone is invited to Saint Leo University's observance of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. today at the main campus, 33701 S.R. 52. ...more

November 11, 2009

Deron Mikal, Commander of the Brooksville chapter of Disabled American Veterans, was honored recently at the DAV National Convention in Denver. ...more

October 4, 2009

A 34-year-old man's plan to take a bag of money today from a Disabled American Veterans hall in Bradenton was thwarted when the organization's members chased, tackled, then detained the suspect until deputies arrived, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

April 19, 2009

Alexis Ngo of New Port Richey marveled at how she and a friend squeezed into the gun compartment on a B-25 Mitchell bomber named Panchito at MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday. ...more

March 29, 2009

Planes, jets, helicopters and daredevil stunts are wowing the crowd at this year's MacDill AirFest. Thousands of people were standing in line at 11:30 a.m. to enter the gates, which opened at 8 a.m. Overhead, pilots put on flying demonstrations. A T-6 Star Fire performed a series of loops and rolls and several planes of different sizes performed fly-overs, including a B-25 Bomber. ...more

March 28, 2009

Despite unexpected rain and persistent wind, more than 80 golfers wielded their sticks Monday at Fox Hollow Golf Club to raise money for military families. ...more

March 25, 2009

Despite unexpected rain and persistent wind, more than 80 golfers wielded their sticks today at Fox Hollow Golf Club to raise money for military families. ...more

March 23, 2009

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February 24, 2009

Austie Heacock began taking a walk Monday for veterans who can't. Heacock calls it a hike, but it's really a long trek - 150 miles or so across the state - to benefit the Wheelin' Sportsmen, which provides the disabled with opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and birdwatching. ...more

February 4, 2009