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Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 19, 2018

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist co-sponsored legislation aimed at reforming Veterans Affairs medical cannabis policies and practices. Crist introduced the legislation last week with U.S. Reps. Seth Moulton, Matt Gaetz, and Lou Correa to coincide with Veterans Day. The Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medical Cannabis Use Act amends the VA’s policy to protect a veteran’s benefits […]

Peter SchorschNovember 11, 2018

When using high-speed broadband or watching something on various screens, American veterans play a big role in making all that happen. One in 10 people employed by Florida’s internet and television industry are U.S. military veterans, according to a new mini-documentary produced by the Florida Internet & Television Industry. Timed for a Monday release, the video […]

Ryan NicolNovember 11, 2018

The city of Miami Beach is partnering with Miami Beach Medical Group to honor America’s soldiers with its upcoming Veterans Day parade. The event is scheduled for this Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. The route will move along Ocean Drive from Fifth to 14th streets. After that, closing ceremonies will begin at noon at Lummus […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist announced a new bill Wednesday that would allow veterans to be treated with medical marijuana without getting canned from federal government jobs. Crist introduced H.R. 6589, also known as the “Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act,” during a roundtable discussion with veterans and cannabis industry representatives in […]

Ryan NicolAugust 8, 2018

Get your pencils ready, class. Democrat David Shapiro has dropped a new campaign ad as he continues his challenge to incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. In the ad, titled “Quiz,” Shapiro uses a multiple-choice quiz to help highlight his goals should he make it to the halls of Congress. “Washington […]

Ryan NicolAugust 2, 2018

Miami-Dade County has become the latest community in the United States to effectively end the problem of veteran homelessness. A ceremony Thursday commemorated the achievement, spearheaded by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. “After four long years of leaving no stone unturned, I am proud to officially announce that Miami-Dade County has effectively ended homelessness amongst […]

Scott PowersJuly 26, 2018

Under clouds raised by a lawsuit charging that he ran a veterans’ charity fraud, Orange County Republican State Committeeman Paul Paulson has resigned that post. Orange County Republican Executive Committee officials confirmed Thursday that Paulson has resigned, and the party will be filling his position late this summer. “This resolution allows everyone to move on […]

Scott PowersMay 17, 2018

The University of Central Florida has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense for the university’s RESTORES Trauma Management Therapy Program working with veterans, service members, and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Winter Park’s U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy announced the award Wednesday evening via Twitter. She and Orlando’s U.S. Rep. Darren […]

Drew WilsonMay 3, 2018

It may be easier to attack symptoms, but Mike Finney says that isn’t the most effective way to make long-term gains in the war on poverty. “I’m Mike Finney, and I’m a recovering kid who grew up in poverty,” Finney said, in an AA-style intro. “I’ve managed to avoid lapsing back into poverty for 44 years.” The […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2018

Port Orange Republican Sen. Dorothy Hukill will attend a luncheon being held by a chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association on Saturday. The luncheon is part of a convention for the Florida department of the veterans’ group hosted by KWVA Chapter 189, which covers the eastern coast of Florida. The event will be held […]

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Charlie Crist doubles down on medical cannabis protections for veterans

Watching TV or going online? Veterans help make it happen.

Miami Beach Medical Group to sponsor city’s Veterans Day parade

Charlie Crist sponsors bill allowing veterans to use medical marijuana

David Shapiro puts pop quiz to voters in new ad

Miami-Dade County announces virtual end to veteran homelessness

Paul Paulson resigns Orange County Republican post

UCF post-traumatic stress clinic notches $10M grant

Progress on poverty comes with focus on root causes, not symptoms

Dorothy Hukill attending Korean War veterans event Saturday