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Bipartisan bill seeks to assign new zip codes for improved USPS service

By Duval Times | Apr 16, 2025

Senators Rick Scott, Joni Ernst, and Alex Padilla have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing mailing efficiency by designating unique zip codes for 14 communities across the United States.

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Senator Scott visits Europe to discuss national security and defense collaborations

By Duval Times | Apr 16, 2025

Senator Rick Scott, along with Mrs. Ann Scott, Senator Mike Lee, and Mrs. Sharon Lee, recently returned from a visit to Denmark, Estonia, and Finland.

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Jacksonville launches Minecraft challenge and Esport event for student engagement

By Duval Times | Apr 15, 2025

The City of Jacksonville has introduced an innovative initiative called Jacksonville World in Minecraft Education.

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Senator Scott supports Trump administration's termination of tomato agreement

By Duval Times | Apr 15, 2025

Senator Rick Scott has expressed his support for the Trump administration's decision to end the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement.

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Military bases to be off-limits to foreign adversary-owned retailers with new legislative proposal

By Duval Times | Apr 14, 2025

Today in Washington, D.C., a new legislative measure, the Military Installation Retail Security Act, was introduced to prevent foreign adversary-owned companies from operating retail businesses on U.S. military bases.

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Duval Times publication area records 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Duval Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located within the Duval Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Duval County: Residents received $1.71 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Duval Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3% of income in Duval County, providing an average of $1,682 per capita to residents.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Duval Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rick Scott contrasts Trump and Biden on Ukraine conflict in The Hill

By Duval Times | Apr 11, 2025

Senator Rick Scott has authored an op-ed for The Hill, expressing his perspective on President Trump's actions regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden's handling of Ukraine conflict

By Duval Times | Apr 11, 2025

Joe Biden’s approach to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn criticism, particularly from Senator Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida.

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Trump backs Scott's push to end the time change

By Duval Times | Apr 11, 2025

Senator Rick Scott is pushing to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ending the biennial clock adjustment.

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Rep. John Rutherford addresses police force challenges and judicial actions

By Duval Times | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. John Rutherford, representing Florida's 5th district, discusses issues faced by small police forces, increased judicial actions, and recent budget resolution advancements.

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Senator Scott promotes legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

By Duval Times | Apr 10, 2025

During a U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing titled "If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock the Clock?

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Bipartisan bill aims to improve accessibility at VA facilities

By Duval Times | Apr 10, 2025

Senator Rick Scott has reintroduced the Veterans Accessibility Act with bipartisan support, aiming to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) complies fully with federal disability laws.

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Senator Rick Scott presents bills to address China's influence on U.S. markets

By Duval Times | Apr 9, 2025

Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced a series of five bills in Washington, D.C., designed to protect American investors and address concerns about Communist China's influence in U.S. markets.

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Fair Housing Expo to address housing issues in Jacksonville on April 26

By Duval Times | Apr 9, 2025

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is set to organize its annual housing expo on April 26, 2025, at the Downtown Main Library.

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H-1B Insights: Employers in Duval Times publication area file 683 petitions throughout 2024

By Duval Times | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Duval Times publication area submitted 683 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Scott honors late press secretary Jereima Bustamante on anniversary of her passing

By Duval Times | Apr 8, 2025

Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced a resolution to honor Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante, his former press secretary, on the seventh anniversary of her passing.

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Rick Scott honors former press secretary Jereima Bustamante on anniversary of her passing

By Duval Times | Apr 8, 2025

Senator Rick Scott has put forward a resolution to honor the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the seventh anniversary of her tragic death.

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Duval Times publication area records 17 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Construction industry during 2024

By Duval Times | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in the Duval Times publication area submitted 17 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.