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We speak with Rep. Daniel Perez (R) from Miami-Dade County about the upcoming special session this week. Plus, an FAU program looks to help veterans by connecting them to a four-legged friend. Finally, HistoryMiami Museum's Jorge Zamanillo reflects on his time in Miami before taking the helm of a brand new national Latino museum in Washington D.C.

The Wounded Warrior Project, based in Jacksonville, said the $15 million grant is the largest individual contribution in its history. It will got toward services for veterans who became ill or wounded after 9/11.

President Biden is urging Congress to send a burn-pits bill to his desk.

The bill would open up federal health care benefits to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service.

The former secretary of state offered an extraordinary view of what leadership could be: firm, but also filled with consideration and tremendous character.

The two federal holidays recognize members of the U.S. military, but have their origins in two different wars and were created to celebrate different segments of the veterans community.

Officials said the infusion of money would help nursing homes grappling with worker shortages and reduced occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local officials don't have any say in changing gun laws in Florida. Why? A U.S. vet shares his poetry and reflects on the situation in Afghanistan. Plus, Sundial's book club pick for August tells stories of Cubans on the island.

While many are excited to finally see friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, some are encouraging us to recognize the origin and solemnity of this holiday.

The president spoke in observance of Memorial Day at the Delaware Memorial Bridge Sunday. It was also the sixth anniversary of the death of his son, Beau Biden, who had served in Iraq.

The National Memorial Day Concert broadcast online on Sunday honored fallen and overlooked heroes in uniform, with the help of noted actors who gave emotional monologues.

This post will be updated today, Friday, Feb. 12, and through the weekend with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.