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Deborah D. “Debbie” Wheeler
June 29, 2026 [ Florida > News > Post Everlasting ]With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Past Department Women Veterans Chair Deborah D. “Debbie” Wheeler of Dunedin, Florida. Debbie passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 66. Service details are not yet available. Updates read more >
Robert D. “Bob” Plafchan
[ Florida > News > Post Everlasting ]With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Past Department Finance Chair Robert D. “Bob” Plafchan of Avon Park, Florida. Bob passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 84. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, read more >
Weekly Reports for June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary National Membership Retention Report SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Important Reminder Regarding Electronic Fundraising Activities
June 17, 2026 [ Florida > Legislative > News ]Dear Post Commanders, Adjutants, Finance Officers, and Post Leadership, As many of you know, the Department Legislative Team continues to actively advocate on behalf of The American Legion and other charitable organizations to ensure that veterans’ organizations have a place read more >
Weekly Reports for June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary
Weekly Reports for June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary National Membership Retention Report SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Career Expo Coming to Jacksonville
May 29, 2026 [ Florida > News ]U.S. Department of Homeland Security Career Expo Coming to Jacksonville The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will host a DHS Career Expo in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 16–17, 2026, offering job seekers an opportunity to explore a wide range read more >
Weekly Reports for May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary National Membership Retention Report SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Thank You for Answering the Call!
May 27, 2026 [ Florida > News ]Great news! With an amendment filed on 5/26/26, the Boys State and Girls State appropriations requests have officially made it into the final version of the Florida state budget! This is a tremendous victory … and it happened because of read more >
Immediate Action Needed to Support Boys State and Girls State Funding
May 26, 2026 [ Florida > News ]As Florida’s legislative budget negotiations continue, funding for Boys State and Girls State is no longer included in the current budget offers. Immediate grassroots advocacy is now critical to ensuring these premier youth leadership programs receive full funding. The American read more >