TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council announces the inaugural class of inductees into the newly established Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Inductees are: 1. John R. D. Cleland, Major General (Retired), U.S. Army (Melbourne) 2. The late Rep. Sam M. Gibbons, former U.S. Army Major (Tampa) 3. … READ MORE »
The last Sunday in September is Gold Star Family Day and Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet have signed the State of Florida 2013 Resolution honoring families who have lost a loved one and are due our unwavering support and admiration. Click here to view the full proclamation: Gold Star… READ MORE »
September 20 is POW/MIA Recognition Day and Gov. Rick Scott has signed the State of Florida 2013 Proclamation, honoring those who selflessly relinquished their freedom so we may enjoy the blessings of liberty and peace. Click here to view the full proclamation: 2013 POW / MIA Recognition Day … READ MORE »
LAND O’ LAKES – Joined by Adjutant General of the Florida National Guard Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw Jr. and Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Deputy Executive Director, Retired Army Col. Al Carter, Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott awarded 136 Florida veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service… READ MORE »
ST. AUGUSTINE – Joined by Adjutant General of Florida National Guard Major General Emmett R. Titshaw, Jr. and Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Retired Army Colonel Mike Prendergast, Governor Rick Scott today awarded 154 Florida veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Award for their service to Florida… READ MORE »
Governor Rick Scott has signed the 2013 Purple Heart Day Resolution, honoring Florida’s Purple Heart recipients and the families of the fallen. Download a print version of the resolution here.… READ MORE »
Governor Rick Scott has signed the 2013 Korean War Armistice Day Proclamation, honoring Florida’s Korean War veterans. This is the 60th anniversary of the armistice, signed on July 27, 1953. Download the proclamation here.… READ MORE »
TAMPA – Gov. Rick Scott signed into law HB 1223, which extends a heightened protection from predatory practices to military service members and their families. The bill signing on July 1 was held at MacDill Air Force Base. Governor Scott was joined by Holly Petraeus, Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi, Sen.… READ MORE »
Korean War Remembrance Day is Tuesday, June 25th and to commemorate this day, Governor Rick Scott signed the annual State of Florida Korean War Remembrance Day proclamation. Thank you to those service members who answered the call of duty. Download the proclamation here.… READ MORE »
The State of Florida has released its annual Memorial Day Resolution to commemorate this weekend’s observance. To those who have answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. To our Gold Star Families, we salute you this day and every day. Download a… READ MORE »
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) today released a public service announcement honoring Florida’s more than 140,000 women veterans and the many hats they wear in military and civilian life. Unveiled in the Florida Senate chamber as part of a ceremony to honor Florida’s veterans, the… READ MORE »
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council is now accepting nominations for the first class of inductees into the newly established Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those military veterans who, through their works and lives during or after… READ MORE »
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released the 2013 edition of the Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide. FDVA is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. The 24-page guide, sponsored by the Florida Veterans Foundation, provides information about earned federal and… READ MORE »
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – “Governor Scott is a Navy veteran, and his recommended Florida Families First Budget strengthens our ability to advocate with purpose and passion for his fellow Florida veterans and link them to superior services, benefits and support,” said Mike Prendergast, executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs… READ MORE »
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott honored the family of Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Robert James Miller on Dec. 11 with a plaque to be placed on the Capitol’s “Medal of Honor” wall, along with the Florida flag that was flown over the Florida State Capitol earlier that… READ MORE »
Governor Rick Scott has signed the official 2012 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Friday, December 7. Click to view a larger version of the document.… READ MORE »
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it has purchased land for two new national cemeteries in Florida. “We are pleased to expand burial service to families in the Sunshine State where so many Veterans live,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Acquiring this… READ MORE »
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott has signed the annual ‘Hire A Veteran Month’ Proclamation, highlighting Employ Florida Vets, the state’s online veterans job portal at http://Veterans.EmployFlorida.com. A network of professional specialists are deployed around the state to assist veterans and their spouses in employment. In addition, Florida’s veterans who are public employees… READ MORE »
The State of Florida has issued the official 2012 Veterans Day Resolution. It is fitting that all Floridians honor America’s military veterans, including Florida’s more than 1.6 million living veterans, through whose selfless service and sacrifice we enjoy freedom and liberty. Download a print version of the Resolution. … READ MORE »
The men and women of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs bid a fond farewell to Dr. Rebecca Yackel, administrator at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes, upon her retirement Oct. 4. Yackel, who completed her Doctorate Degree in Health Administration in 2010, and her… READ MORE »
Tallahassee Democrat September 21, 2012 Re: “Reaching veterans” (What Others Say, Sept. 17). I join the author of Monday’s editorial in congratulating the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the recent outreach campaign aimed at informing veterans of their benefits. The editorial mentioned several of the wonderful benefits our veterans are entitled… READ MORE »
We salute the City of Tallahassee for proclaiming itself the first Capital Purple Heart City in the nation. The Purple Heart, established by General George Washington in 1782, is the nation’s oldest military decoration still in use. Thank you to our state’s Purple Heart recipients for your service and sacrifice.… READ MORE »
Florida Heath Care Association Recognizes Mrs. Joan Jacobson as its 2012 Adult Volunteer of the Year Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Health Care Association recently recognized Mrs. Joan Jacobson of Port Charlotte with the Association’s 2012 Adult Volunteer of the Year Award. Ms. Jacobson was honored for her service to the residents and staff… READ MORE »
New Tools Aimed at Helping Veterans Collect Millions Owed to Them TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida veterans may be missing out on millions of dollars in benefits to which they are entitled, so the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs has launched a statewide multimedia campaign to connect them with federal and… READ MORE »
Ron Sachs Communications selected to rebrand Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Expanded outreach effort to target nation’s third largest veteran population – TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 14, 2012) — The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs has selected Ron Sachs Communications to rebrand the 23-year-old state agency and help it better reach… READ MORE »
DBPR to Veterans: Apply for Licensure Fee Waiver ~ New law waiving fees goes into effect July 1, 2012 ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 29, 2012) – The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today encouraged military veterans who have been honorably discharged within the past 24 months to apply for… READ MORE »
Governor Scott Signs 2012 Legislation to Honor Florida’s Veterans – Signs SB 922 expanding state benefits to eligible veterans and family members – TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 27, 2012) – During a ceremony in the governor’s office surrounded by veterans’ advocates, Governor Rick Scott today signed SB 922 into law, honoring Florida’s more… READ MORE »