Department of Veterans Affairs

Some pharmacies were small, independent operations that decided not to participate next year because of the lowered reimbursements. But they were surprised by an early dismissal, and patients with specialized needs could face difficulties in the transition.

The race is not considered competitive but features two of Florida's most colorful political candidates.

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis chose Eglin Air Force Base announce the initiative called Continue the Mission.

Knowing not all veterans addicted to drugs are ready to quit, VA doctors are offering clean supplies, mental health care and other services to reduce some of the risks that come with injection drug use.

The sweeping makeover of the VA's health care system would affect dozens of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other facilities.

At the VA — the nation's largest health care system — dozens of hospitals have had to implement "contingency standards" since the omicron wave began.

The new Lakeland clinic could help reduce wait times and how far veterans in Polk County have to travel for care.

Congress has mandated a pilot program that will pay to train service dogs and place them in veterans' homes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said its frontline health workers must get vaccinated by mid-September or they'll lose their jobs.

The secretary was in Tampa visiting with health workers and veterans. He says he has a duty to protect VA patients from the powerful delta variant. That's why he's mandating staff get vaccinated against COVID-19.

High levels of community spread and low vaccination rates are putting many nursing homes in Florida at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks. Some facilities are taking extra precautions.

For the second straight year, Memorial Day commemorations will be scaled back at cemeteries managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.