Veterans and community members are invited to apply to join the one-day visit to the nation’s war memorials on May 5, 2026.
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Posted inEvents
Ways to Honor Veterans in Lakeland This Weekend
Parade, ceremonies and family events are planned to honor those who have served.
Posted inHealth
Franklin Defends Huge Job Cuts at VA
The Lakeland congressman said tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs ‘can be eliminated without, theoretically, impacting quality of care.’
Posted inSocial Services
Veterans Service Office Opens Inside Lakeland VA Clinic
A Veterans Service officer will help veterans and their families navigate the system to get the benefits they’ve earned.
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Lakeland’s VA Clinic Moves Into Its New Home
The new facility is nearly five times larger than the old clinic. It will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 26.
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1,200 Appointments Impacted as Lakeland VA Clinic Deals With Mold
One of the clinic’s two buildings is closed, disrupting audiology and mental health services.
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Stormy Forecast Puts a Damper on Saturday Events in Lakeland
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market is canceled and the Hmong Community New Year Celebration has been moved indoors.
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Franklin Hosting ‘Vet Fest’ on Saturday to Help Veterans Access Benefits
Event will be a one-stop shop to help veterans with health benefits, toxic exposure screenings, claims assistance and other services.
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Post Office Named After Marine Who Died in Battle
Cpl. Ronald Payne, Jr., saved his best friend before being killed in Afghanistan.
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Memorial Day Marked With Annual Tribute
U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin spoke to a crowd of about 200 people.