{"id":51500,"date":"2024-10-31T14:37:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T18:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=51500"},"modified":"2024-10-31T14:37:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T18:37:54","slug":"an-event-for-veterans-will-take-place-on-nov-16-at-joker-marchant-stadium-in-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/10\/31\/an-event-for-veterans-will-take-place-on-nov-16-at-joker-marchant-stadium-in-lakeland\/","title":{"rendered":"An Event for veterans will take place on Nov. 16 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, will host the second annual Vet Fest&nbsp;on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., in Lakeland.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4d4e5f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4d4e5f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"407\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F0FFA838EA17C46E7944535F4C9E9CB4.rep-franklin-official2-small-display-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51501 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F0FFA838EA17C46E7944535F4C9E9CB4.rep-franklin-official2-small-display-jpg.webp 325w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F0FFA838EA17C46E7944535F4C9E9CB4.rep-franklin-official2-small-display-240x300.webp 240w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vet Fest is a community event to inform&nbsp;veterans of available resources&nbsp;and provide on-site support from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other veterans service organizations, Franklin\u2019s office said in a news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event will include toxic exposure screenings, women&#8217;s health services, and mental health support. Veteran attendees can also receive assistance with healthcare enrollment, employment assistance, housing counseling, and transportation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives from James A. Haley VA Hospital will be present to provide support and services. Parking and admission are free, and no advance registration or sign-up is required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Rep. 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