At 5 o'clock nightly, just within the park entrance, guests and cast members stand at attention for one of Disney’s longest traditions when the American flag is lowered, folded into a triangle, and then given to a veteran or the family of a veteran.

A Central Florida veteran is using his self-taught piano skills to not only heal himself but help heal others who are facing their own challenges.

Tuesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, local service dog training group, Dog Training Elite Orlando, shared information on how service dog training is helping transform lives for many, including our local veterans.

Over 400 Lake Highland first through 12th-grade students in the performing arts have worked diligently since the beginning of the school year to prepare for their annual performance to honor our courageous veterans.

The city of Orlando honored veterans on Saturday, Nov. 9, with a parade through downtown.

Following delays due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, Grand Central Pizza Station in Ocoee is ready to celebrate its grand opening.

he city of Ocoee held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center.

They're an unlikely team: a recently-hired police officer from Tanzania and an Army veteran born and raised in Ocala tackling crime together in one of the city's roughest spots - Berkeley Pointe apartments.

As supervised voting for the general election is underway, Orange County is rolling out a program to help guide disabled veterans through the voting process.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs announced several resources for veterans who were impacted by Hurricane Milton.

Rob Fess, a retired U.S. Army major who served in Iraq from 2007-08 and Afghanistan from 2011-12, has found a powerful way to cope with the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

For many veterans, transitioning back to civilian life can be a challenge. And for those with physical injuries or PTSD, it can be even more difficult.

Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with his Veterans Advisory Council, honored U.S. military prisoners of war and those still missing as part of POW/MIA Day.

Several members of the News 6 team were honored this week by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for their coverage of the organization's national convention in July.

The Orlando VA is set to host a 9/11 ceremony to remember the lives lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the U.S.

Tunnel to Towers held its annual 5K in Altamonte Springs as a way to honor and remember the legacy of those who lost their lives responding to the tragedies on 9/11.

Serving in the Vietnam War at just 22 years old, Marc Gimbel, now 77, has gone back. Marc recently completed 390 miles in two weeks biking through Vietnam and reliving his past with a new sense of humanity.

The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.

Award-winning Key Lime pie, a New York WaterMaker and Boar’s Head meat are some of the key ingredients that make Coast to Coast Pizza Company successful.

National Hire a Veteran Day, observed annually on July 25, serves as a poignant reminder to employers nationwide to prioritize hiring individuals who have bravely served our country.

A U.S. Army Ranger veteran who was injured in combat back in 2009 is sharing his story alongside his father, who has been his caregiver for the last 15 years.

Hundreds of our nation’s bravest men and women are in town for the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s 91st Annual Conference.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart does a lot to support veterans with Purple Hearts, including helping pay rents, help find housing, jobs, support, offering scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their families.

The 12-week program helps veterans diagnosed with PTSD reconnect to civilian life and rediscover a sense of purpose.

Students who are part of a summer enrichment program are getting hands-on experience with emerging technologies while also learning lessons about the past.

Robert Ronscka spent 28 years in the Navy leading men and women while being in charge of 10 Los Angeles class nuclear submarines, but he’s on a new mission as a speaker and author.

While more are set to be introduced, Florida already has over 170 different specialty plates for drivers to choose from.

Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been busy this Legislative Session, with nearly 200 new laws taking effect on July 1.

Lake Eola is where the pride parade ends and downtown is home to many LGBTQ+ organizations.Darcel Stevens is an advocate for the gay community, a veteran, and a performer.

The 4,000-square-foot home is the latest project being built by Villagers For Veterans. Ashley’s House will be a transition home for women veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is including three new cancer types to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure.

Florida’s ever-popular grocery chain has plenty of interesting features, though one location in particular has an odd sight in store for visitors.

A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives has made a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

It’s a special honor for a special guy during a special time. Peter Durante is celebrating his 100th birthday this week.

Jodie Sweezey discovered military history in her teens, but waited until after she graduated college to join the military, a decision partly shaped by her father who served in Vietnam.

French schoolchildren have greeted dozens of U.S. World War II veterans with a big poster saying ‘’thank you'' as they arrived on Monday in Normandy.

The National Park Service and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are collaborating on a project to transcribe the pension records of more than 80,000 of America’s first veterans and their widows.

Members of Oviedo Memorial Post 243 and the community came together in Oviedo on this Memorial Day.

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday honoring local veterans and their families who attended the somber event.

Rishi Sharma runs a non-profit and YouTube channel called “Remember World War II with Rishi Sharma”

The supervisor of elections in Seminole County is launching an initiative to honor those who have served in the military.

Memorial Day sale available for a limited time.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Seniors Helping Seniors discusses Military Caregiver Month

Rodriquez Benjamin, 40, spent 6 years in the U.S. Army, including two deployments in Iraq – the first for 15 months and the second for 14 months.

WKMG’s Steven Montiero joined several veterans on an Honor Flight bound for the nation’s capital on Saturday.

Volusia County is holding an event this weekend to help veterans in need. The Veterans Stand Down is Friday and Saturday at the Volusia County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Hiram "Ross’" Grayam, a decorated World War II veteran who saw action at the Battle of the Bulge, was shot dead in Indian River County in April 1968.

The U.S. flag is flying once again in front of the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Titusville where a man stole a flag last week.

A Mims man accused of stealing the U.S. flag and damaging a grill at the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Titusville earlier this week was arrested Friday, according to police.

John Marsack isn’t in the military anymore, but this U.S. Navy veteran continues to serve his country in a heroic way.

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died.

On Thursday evening inside the Winter Park Library, people came together to recognize Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. The state will officially recognize the day next year on the fourth Thursday of March.

Sonja Stribling talks about her 21-year military career, transforming her life and helping thousands of women do the same.

The New Smyrna Beach Airport plans to display a World War II-era aircraft catapult that was recently unearthed during a taxiway rehabilitation project.

Founded by senior business management major Alexandria Marcellus, the Women Veterans Association is dedicated to empowering female veterans and fostering a supportive network on campus.

There are only a few people who can call the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World "home," and Chrissy Daniels is one of them.

Honor Flight Central Florida held its biggest fundraiser, “Hot Rods for Heroes,” on Saturday.

“Once I gave my life to God, I started to show up to things,” Will Castillo said. “I kept showing up and kept showing up and eventually, I ended up going to the top of the track. Now I compete throughout the world representing the U.S.A.”

Just because we are mobile does not stop us from featuring our amazing veterans here in Central Florida.

A World War II U.S. Army veteran’s 105th birthday was celebrated Thursday at a hospice house in Palm Bay.

An Orange County educator who broke barriers and became the first black president of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association is sharing his story about teaching when schools were segregated and become integrated.

Marc Spittler and Henry Pruitt served their country at different times, and in different branches of services, but both have found that military camaraderie again through the Military Tennis Program.

Marie Lim n is preparing to saddle up for one big ride across the Sunshine State.

A World War II soldier for Leesburg will get a hero’s welcome home procession and be buried with full military honors Sunday, 80 years after he was killed in action.

Lt. Madison Marsh was crowned as the new Miss America on Sunday at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.

Ashley and Daniel McCaffrey are both U.S. Air Force veterans who not only share the bond of marriage, but the understanding of the trauma that can sometimes come with defending our country.

Christmas is over, the ornaments have been taken down and put away, but the trees can enjoy a new life as a cane for a veteran at Oscar Morris’ workshop in Eustis.

A family is seeking answers after a 26-year-old U.S. Army veteran was killed in a motorcycle crash in Lake County.

During the holiday season, seeing a festive display is nothing new — but for one combat veteran, he is looking to get results for mental health while spreading a bit of Christmas cheer.

News 6 has learned a U.S. Air Force sergeant who enlisted out of Oviedo more than a decade ago was among the service members killed in a military aircraft last week in Japan.

More than 700 families of fallen military heroes are being honored at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of the holiday season.

Not sure what to do after high school, Matt Winstel and a friend joined the U.S. Navy on the buddy program and “the rest was 26 years of Naval lore.”

Staff Sgt. Franklin Hall was 21 years old when he died. His remains were identified earlier this year — around 80 years after his death.

An Orange County veteran has spent the past year buying toys, leading up to Giving Tuesday. Her goal is to help foster families this holiday season.

A retired Air Force veteran now living in Volusia County reminisces on his time providing security for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

Miliary officials say a U.S. Army Air Force gunner’s remains have been accounted for nearly eight decades after the heavy bomber he was flying in was shot down over France during World War II.

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.

Wednesday, Kerry Sprague's life changed in an instant. The Coast Guard veteran was at work when she got a devastating phone call from her neighbor.

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

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

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Orlando Fisher House in Lake Nona. From Christmas trees to wreaths, all of it was donated by Walt Disney World.

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

Guests visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Monday morning got the rare chance to see the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

Veteran Winston E. Scott served over 26 years in the U.S. Navy, with seven of those years spent as a NASA astronaut.

The Orlando VA Healthcare System announced a partnership with Disney to host an enrollment and health fair later this month.

In the years since WWII, there have been hundreds, if not thousands, of books written and movies made about World War II.

When Yomari Cruz returned home after serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army, she found herself struggling with adjusting back to civilian life.

From landscaping to painting, repairs were done to the home belonging to U.S. Army veteran Paul Sampson.

U.S. Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson shares her story.

Brent Tucker, the owner of First Responder’s Coffee Company, dedicated much of his adult life to serving his country.

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller was described as a brave soldier who loved his family and enjoyed surfing near the Space Coast.

Dozens gathered on Tuesday to welcome U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Matthew Cable and his wife Ensley to their new neighborhood in DeBary.

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has extended the deadline for veterans and survivors to apply for retroactive benefits through the PACT Act.

The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.

After spending time in the Navy ROTC program at Boone High School, Veronika Tuskowski joined the Marines in July 2001 after her senior year.

A major deadline for veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War and post-9/11 eras is fast approaching, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging more veterans to file claims for health issues potentially caused by their service.

National Veterans Homeless Support is co-hosting the event, which will take crawlers through five different bars in downtown Cocoa Beach while raising money to support America’s homeless veterans.

UCF has one of the largest Air Force ROTC groups in the country.

In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women’s Reserve Act into law which created what was commonly known as the WAVES – Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.