VETERANS DAY

This past November, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day.

This Veterans Day, Capt. Laurel Ross will be awarded the city of Winter Springs’ Hometown Hero award after she was nominated by a fellow servicemember and friend.

A frontal boundary is expected to stall over the area today, increasing rain chances.

Lake County on Friday unveiled its new “Veterans’ Wall of Honor” during a ceremony in Tavares.

Trooper Steve On Patrol focuses on Veterans Day.

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The University of Central Florida will hold a mid-week event ahead of Veterans Day to honor alumni who have served their country.

The city of Orlando once again honored those who served with a Veterans Day parade through downtown on Saturday.

Many Central Florida communities are honoring our veterans this Veterans Day

Active duty military and veterans are being celebrated with year with all kinds of savings and freebies

As a gesture of thanks to service members and first responders, Legoland Florida Resort is offering complimentary admission and exclusive family savings for a limited-time.

It was a celebration in downtown Orlando Saturday morning, all for a great cause.

Friday’s Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Orange County’s Commission building with the goal of simply saying 'thank you for your service' to those brave men and women.

Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger.

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and many Central Florida counties are gearing up to celebrate those who put their lives on the line to keep us free.

Two of the more notable games on Friday’s college basketball schedule are taking place on an aircraft carrier and in a baseball stadium.

Fox’s NFL pregame show is going international for the first time in 13 years for the annual Veterans Day show.

The city of Orlando will host its 23rd annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown.

Former and active duty US military personnel have plenty of time to enjoy Central Florida’s world-class theme parks.

As Nicole gets closer to Central Florida, school districts across the area are announcing how they will handle the storm.

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and the businesses and attractions of ICON Park on International Drive are offering discounts for veterans and military members.

Veterans Day is approaching and several retail chains are offering discounts to veterans and active-duty military members.

In honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military for their service to the United States.

Veterans Day is just around the corner and Dezerland Park is honoring this day by offering free admission to active and retired military personnel to the Orlando Auto Museum on Nov. 11.

Happy Veterans Day!

The U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for five days next year.

Dozens of veteran and active duty military organizations, bands and ROTC teams will march through downtown Orlando Saturday morning in the annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade.

When Bruce and Beth Chambers opened Combat Café, they had no idea it would become a popular community destination for veterans.

More than a dozen volunteers from Home Depot and the Osceola Council on Aging, showed up his St. Cloud home with plenty of tools and supplies for a major cleanup.

Veteran's Park sits in the middle of Flagler Beach and on Thursday it was filled with those it honors.

A closer look at the making of the Iwo Jima sculpture reveals the original is not in D.C., but Texas. Weather and other factors played a role in its placement.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

Former and active duty US military personnel have plenty of time to enjoy Central Florida’s world-class theme parks.

Veteran’s Day is approaching, and your favorite restaurants and entertainment spots are offering discounts and freebies for former and active military members.

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn't. So, what do you say on Memorial Day compared to Veterans Day?

Want to get outside? Or are you looking to plan a little getaway? The country’s national parks are incredible places to consider.

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Residents and staff listen to the national anthem during a socially-distanced Veterans Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Boulder City, Nev. With infections raging again nationwide, several veterans homes are fighting new outbreaks. At the annual Veterans Day gathering at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, many participants wore masks and kept their distance from others. “Veterans Day looks a lot different this year than it has in the past,” said Andy Patterson, commander of the Disabled American Veterans of New Hampshire. Ninety-eight veterans have died from COVID-19 in Missouri’s seven veterans homes since Sept. 1, and Gov.

Both of these holidays celebrate the brave men and women who protect our country, but is there a difference between the two days?

Restaurants like to show their appreciation as well by offering veterans and active-duty military members free deals or discounts as a thank you for their service. Beef ‘O’ Bradys: Get a free meal up to $10 with no purchase required. Chili’s: As a token of Chili’s appreciation, your Veterans Day meal from a special menu is on the house. Logan’s Roadhouse: Go grab a free meal from a special menu from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Sonny’s BBQ: Veterans and active military members can enjoy a free pork sandwich this Veterans Day.

Regardless of whether you’re aiming to visit one U.S. national park in your lifetime or your bucket list includes 10 of them, we have good news: Wednesday marks one of the free-entrance days, in honor of Veterans Day. is the last fee free day of 2020.https://t.co/UR6dHYdbDq — National Park Foundation (@NationalParkFdn) November 10, 2020All national parks will waive entrance fees. Some other free dates for 2020 included:Saturday, April 18 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger DayTuesday, August 25 – National Park Service BirthdaySaturday, September 26 – National Public Lands DayWe’re still waiting on the free days of 2021 to be released. There are 419 National Park Service sites, and of those, 110 typically charge an entrance fee, with costs ranging from $5 to $35, the NPS said. Just be aware, the entrance-fee waiver for the free days don’t cover amenity or user fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special tours.

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