A Florida lawmaker jumped into the fray between a veteran with several health problems and the VA following a report by 8 On Your Side.
Author: Steve Andrews
Veteran seeking civilian doctor believes VA is pushing him to end his life
A former Marine believes the VA is discriminating against him and pushing him to commit suicide.
Mom blames Florida’s lack of mental health assistance after son takes his life
Andrew Epp took his life last week, hours after his service dog Java was killed by an alligator.
Workers’ comp denied Tampa firefighter help, ends with suicide
In Florida, if a firefighter is physically injured on the job, workers’ compensation will pay for treatment and therapy. That is not so for …
Lone wolf attacks keep St. Petersburg Police Chief up at night
Until Sunday, these were the three deadliest mass shootings in American history.
Veteran suicides, VA corruption focus of rally and protest
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—In the United States, 22 veterans take their lives every day. In front of the Veterans Affairs office at Bay …
Target 8: Red light camera tickets the wrong person, Thonotosassa Florida man charged in Miami
TARGET 8 // There are arguments for red light cameras. Lily Crow, 73, of Thonotosassa has an argument against them.
Target 8: Hillsborough firefighters know when drug screenings are coming
TARGET 8 // Hillsborough County firefighters know when periodic, random drug screening tests are coming. A clause in the contract between the county and…
Target 8: Hillsborough firefighters know when drug screenings are coming
TARGET 8 // Hillsborough County firefighters know when periodic, random drug screening tests are coming. A clause in the contract between the county and…