A Marine reservist told a talk radio show host Thursday he was trying to defend himself against a sexual assault when he clubbed a man with a tire iron and chased him down the street. ...more

November 13, 2009

The priest was lost in the Channel District and needed directions to Interstate 275, so he tapped a U.S. Marine Reservist on the arm and, in a thick Greek accent, asked for help. ...more

November 11, 2009

Military members with Plant City area ties who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq since hostilities commenced include, in alphabetical order: ...more

November 11, 2009

The Marines based at Camp Lejeune now know when their missions to Iraq will end, but they also know their deadly days of fighting overseas are far from over. ...more

February 27, 2009

Editor's note: Christine Ott of Riverview is the mother of Lance Cpl. John Doody, who was injured by sniper fire in Iraq and is recovering with help from the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. ...more

February 25, 2009

Editor's note: Christine Ott of Riverview is the mother of retired Lance Cpl. John Doody, who was injured by sniper fire in Iraq and is now recovering with help from the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. ...more

February 25, 2009

Marine Lance Cpl. John T. Doody was recovering nicely from injuries sustained when a sniper attacked him in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2007. ...more

December 24, 2008

PLANT CITY About 60 friends and family members gathered earlier this month to welcome home Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Knight, who spent eight months in Iraq. ...more

December 19, 2008

A war brought Marine Lance Cpl. John T. Doody to Tampa Bay's doorstep. ...more

December 17, 2008

RIVERVIEW -- A war brought Marine Lance Cpl. John T. Doody to Tampa Bay's doorstep. A caring community offered him a warm welcome to his new home in Riverview on Monday. ...more

December 16, 2008