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Rubio urges review on admission policies for individuals tied to Cuban regime

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues have expressed concerns to the Biden-Harris Administration regarding individuals tied to the Cuban regime entering the United States. In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, they called for a review of entry procedures and the removal of those affiliated with the Cuban regime.

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Rubio praises House passage of bill reauthorizing USCIRF

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), established by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, is a bipartisan commission that monitors and reports on international religious freedom. The commission’s authorization is set to expire on September 30, 2024. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3764, a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reauthorize USCIRF for two years. The bill now awaits the President’s signature.

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Senator Rubio emphasizes family, community, faith at National Religious Broadcasters event

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

On September 19, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the National Religious Broadcasters association, emphasizing the importance of faith-based messaging in society.

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Duval County School District Education: 10 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

In Duval County School District, 2% of students identified as multiracial in the 2023-24 school year.

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Rubio and Clement present bill to address antisemitism on college campuses

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Paul Clement have presented a plan to address antisemitism on college campuses. According to a survey by Alums for Campus Fairness, "44% of Jewish students report never or rarely feeling safe identifying as a Jew at their school."

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Rubio and Scott urge Biden's approval of pre-landfall emergency declaration

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, soon to be Hurricane Helene, is expected to make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane later this week. The storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, and hazardous seas to Florida’s impacted areas. Additionally, this inclement weather has the potential to cause isolated tornadic activity across Florida.

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Senator Rick Scott urges preparation ahead of Tropical Cyclone Nine

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott spoke with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), regarding Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to impact the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. The storm is forecasted to make landfall on Thursday and may strengthen into a major hurricane, posing risks of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds.

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Congressman Rutherford opposes Florida's Amendments 3 and 4

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) expressed strong opposition to Florida’s Constitutional referendum process and Amendments 3 and 4 during a Special Order Hour on the U.S. House Floor.

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Florida senators urge pre-landfall emergency declaration for approaching tropical cyclone

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have formally requested President Joe Biden to approve Florida's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This comes as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, also known as Helene, is expected to intensify into a major hurricane. The storm is forecasted to bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, hazardous seas, and potential isolated tornadic activity across 41 Florida counties.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for approaching Tropical Cyclone Nine

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has spoken with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), to receive updates on Tropical Cyclone Nine, which poses a significant risk to the northwest Florida area and the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday and is likely to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing potentially deadly storm surges and damaging winds along the coast. The NHC anticipates issuing hurricane watches and warnings for the Panhandle and along the Gulf Coast by tomorrow morning.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Sept. 14

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Marco Rubio discusses election interference and migration issues on Face the Nation

By Duval Times | Sep 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on Face the Nation to discuss several pressing issues, including foreign election interference, threats to President Donald Trump’s life, and the impact of illegal mass migration on American communities.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Duval Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Sep 21, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Duval County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers urge visa cancellations for Brazilian judges targeting U.S. companies

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has joined Representative María Elvira Salazar, Chairwoman of the House of Representatives’ Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, along with Representatives Carlos A. Giménez, Rich McCormick, and Chris Smith, in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The letter urges the cancellation or revocation of visas for Brazilian Supreme Court justices accused of silencing free speech.

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Senator Rick Scott demands answers from Biden-Harris administration on job report revisions

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott has sent a letter to Erika L. McEntarfer, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demanding answers regarding the economic policies of the Biden-Harris administration that have led to repeated downward revisions in job growth reports. In the letter, Senator Scott references significant data revisions from the BLS showing an astonishing 810,000 fewer jobs than originally reported by the Biden-Harris administration. Additionally, Senator Scott points out that the pattern of unreliable data on inflated employment figures, which...

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Senator Rubio warns against second wave of "China Shock

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has issued a stark warning regarding the economic impact of Chinese trade practices, drawing parallels to the original "China Shock." In an op-ed published by the New York Post on September 19, 2024, Rubio highlighted the widespread consequences of Chinese overproduction on global industries.

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Senator Rick Scott questions Biden-Harris administration on job growth data revisions

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has sent a letter to Erika L. McEntarfer, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demanding explanations for what he describes as "failed economic policies" by the Biden-Harris administration. According to Senator Scott, these policies have led to repeated downward revisions in job growth reporting.