The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

09/15/2026

South Florida Veteran Harvey Harris earned his University of Miami degree after a 68-year wait, finishing what he started before military service interrupted his college education. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xNrBbe 🇺🇸

09/14/2026

Veterans can receive free dental care during Aspen Dental’s Day of Service on Nov. 7, with participating offices prioritizing urgent dental needs, including exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Registration starts on Sept. 29, and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ctWl8R 🇺🇸

Aspen Dental will provide free dental care for military veterans during its Day of Service on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

09/13/2026

In honor of National Assisted Living Week, FDVA salutes the residents and staff at the 150-bed Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Veterans’ Domiciliary Home in Lake City. Since 1990, they’ve been proudly serving our Veterans. 🇺🇸

09/12/2026

The Military Influencer Conference will take place Sept. 23–26 in Tampa, bringing together military members, Veterans, and business communities for connection, resources, and support. As part of the conference, the Veterans Action Center will be available Sept. 23–25, with FDVA leadership team members and State Veterans’ Service Officers. Learn more: https://militaryinfluencer.com/ 🇺🇸

Join nearly 4,000 military-connected leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, executives, and brands at the 10th Military Influencer Conference, September 23–26, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since a group of Islamic Jihadists launched terror attacks that took 2,977 innocent lives. We gathered in Clay County this morning to honor the victims of 9/11 and the heroes who risked their lives to save others.

At Ground Zero, firefighters, police officers, and EMTs rushed into the smoke clouds and rubble, braving unthinkable danger to rescue as many people as they could. Hundreds of first responders—and passengers on United Flight 93—made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live. We will always remember their heroism and owe them a profound debt of gratitude.

The 9/11 terror attacks were motivated by a foreign belief system that is still a major aspect of not just the Middle East, but increasingly Europe and even the United States. We should be clear-eyed about the threat posed by Islamic Jihad and do all we can to ensure Never Forget means Never Forget.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, 25 years after September 11, 2001, we honor the victims, first responders, military personnel, Veterans, and their families whose lives were forever altered. We also pay tribute to the Veterans who answered the call to serve and safeguard our nation in the years since. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

As the new school year gets underway, Florida’s new History of Communism education standards ensure that students receive comprehensive instruction on the historical reality of communism. Thanks to legislation I signed, all high school students are now required to learn about the damage that this ideology has caused around the world and the experiences of those who suffered under communist regimes.

It is our duty to make sure that the next generation understands the truth about communism, so they are less susceptible to the false promises of “socialists” who seek to subvert our way of life in service of a radical and dangerous agenda.

09/10/2026

Osceola Veterans were honored during a Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizing their service and sacrifice. Each handmade quilt expresses gratitude, comfort, and respect for those who wore the uniform. Read more: https://bit.ly/45ZFGWY 🇺🇸

Six local veterans were honored Aug. 8 during a Quilt of Valor presentation ceremony at the St. Cloud Community House. The Quilts of Valor Foundation’s Central Florida Chapter presented the veterans with a custom, handcrafted quilt honoring their military service.

09/09/2026

The Orlando VA Healthcare System will host a 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona. Read more: https://bit.ly/4d6j62H 🇺🇸