Willie Vila distinguished himself as an individual in many ways during his life. ...more

January 9, 2008

A new middle school will honor a Tampa man who died while fighting in Iraq and received the Medal of Honor for his courage. ...more

November 10, 2007

A new middle school will honor a Tampa man who died while fighting in Iraq and received the Medal of Honor for his courage. ...more

November 10, 2007

A new middle school will honor a Tampa man who died while fighting in Iraq and received the Medal of Honor for his courage. The Hillsborough County school board voted on Tuesday to name the middle school being built behind Citrus Park Elementary for Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Ray Smith. The school is expected to open in August. ...more

November 6, 2007

To old-time Tampans, the Vila brothers are among the most inspirational figures in the community's history. The family sent seven sons to serve this country in times of war. ...more

November 3, 2007

The biggest event on PBS this year is Ken Burns' 'The War,' a seven-part series about World War II. ...more

September 13, 2007