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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians in Levy County: evacuate now ahead of Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott visited the Levy County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum and Emergency Management Director John MacDonald as Florida prepares for the landfall of category 4 Hurricane Helene. Ahead of Helene’s arrival, Senator Scott has traveled across Florida’s Panhandle and Big Bend urging families to make a plan, evacuate if asked to do so, and stay safe. This week, Senator Scott has had daily calls with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for updates on Hurricane Helene and received briefings from local...

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Rubio introduces bill mandating physical activity for elementary schools

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Make America Active Again Act, aimed at setting minimum physical activity requirements for elementary schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. The bill mandates that students engage in at least 150 minutes of recess or physical education (PE) each week.

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Rubio and Moolenaar introduce bill targeting Chinese investments

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) have introduced the Patriotic Investment Act, a new bill aimed at changing how investments in China are taxed under the U.S. tax code.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Sept. 21

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Duval County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

In Duval County School District, 7% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2023-24 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare as Hurricane Helene approaches

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

EASTPOINT, Fla. – El Senador Rick Scott visitó la oficina del sheriff del condado de Franklin para recibir información de las autoridades locales y de los funcionarios de gestión de emergencias mientras Florida se prepara para la llegada del huracán Helene. El Senador Scott estuvo acompañado por el sheriff del condado de Franklin, AJ Smith, el comisionado del condado de Franklin, Ricky Jones, y la comisionada del condado de Franklin, Cheryl Sanders. Antes de que Helene toque tierra, el Senador Scott está viajando por Florida para instar a las familias a hacer un plan antes de...

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians' readiness ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited the Bay County Emergency Operations Center in Southport, Florida, to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Hurricane Helene approaches. He was accompanied by Bay County Emergency Services Chief Matt Lindewirth, Florida State Senator Jay Trumbull, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford, and Bay County Commissioner Doug Moore.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

SOUTHPORT, Fla. – El Senador Rick Scott visitó el centro de operaciones de emergencia del condado de Bay para recibir información de las autoridades locales y de los funcionarios de gestión de emergencias mientras Florida se prepara para la llegada a tierra del huracán Helene. El Senador Scott estuvo acompañado por Matt Lindewirth, jefe de servicios de emergencia del condado de Bay, Jay Trumbull, senador estatal de Florida, Tommy Ford, sheriff del condado de Bay y Doug Moore, comisionado del condado de Bay. Antes de que Helene toque tierra, el Senador Scott está viajando por...

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Senator Rubio addresses U.S.-China trade policy in Wall Street Journal letter

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has responded to the Wall Street Journal regarding U.S. trade policy with China. In a letter to the editor dated September 25, 2024, Rubio critiques past and present trade strategies involving China.

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Rick Scott urges Floridians' preparation as Hurricane Helene approaches

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott visited the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Eastpoint, Florida, to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Hurricane Helene approaches. He was accompanied by Franklin County Sheriff AJ Smith, Franklin County Commissioner Ricky Jones, and Franklin County Commissioner Cheryl Sanders. Senator Scott is touring Florida to urge families to prepare for the storm, evacuate if necessary, and stay safe.

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Rick Scott urges preparedness ahead of Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited the Taylor County Emergency Operations Center today to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene. Accompanying him were Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett, and Florida State Senator Corey Simon. Senator Scott is traveling around Florida to urge families to prepare for the storm, evacuate if necessary, and stay safe.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

PERRY, Fla. – El Senador Rick Scott visitó el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Taylor para recibir información de las autoridades locales y de los funcionarios de gestión de emergencias mientras Florida se prepara para la llegada del huracán Helene. El Senador Scott estuvo acompañado por el director financiero de Florida Jimmy Patronis, el sheriff del condado de Taylor Wayne Padgett y el senador estatal de Florida Corey Simon. Antes de la llegada de Helene, el Senador Scott está viajando por Florida para instar a las familias a hacer un plan antes de la...

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Rubio introduces bill targeting Chinese entities over fentanyl production

By Duval Times | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has introduced the Fentanyl Reduction Engrained by Economic Deterrence Act, aimed at combating the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States. This legislation is a response to what Rubio describes as "the Biden-Harris Administration’s disastrous open-border policy," which he claims has facilitated the entry of fentanyl, making it one of the leading causes of death in America.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Duval County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Black students made up 75% of the Duval County School District's student body in the 2023-24 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

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Senator Rick Scott urges preparation as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott received a second briefing from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director, Dr. Michael Brennan, regarding Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and pose significant risks to the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. Landfall is anticipated on Thursday, with potential life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds along the coastline.

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Republican senators urge action on unaccompanied migrant children program

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Chuck Grassley and 42 other Republican colleagues in urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to address alleged abuses within the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The group has expressed concerns over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failing to comply with two out of three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests.

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Senate passes bill enhancing security for presidential nominees after Trump assassination attempts

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

In response to recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, the Senate has unanimously passed Senator Rick Scott’s Enhanced Presidential Security Act. The legislation, which was spearheaded in the House by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres, had previously cleared the House with a unanimous 405-0 vote. This act aims to elevate the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protection for presidential and vice-presidential nominees to match the level currently provided to sitting presidents and vice presidents. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature.

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Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for potential major hurricane

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has received updated information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) regarding Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. The storm poses a significant threat to Florida's Panhandle and Gulf Coast, with landfall anticipated on Thursday. The NHC has issued warnings for potentially deadly storm surges and damaging winds along the coast.

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Rubio and Scott introduce bill targeting campus antisemitism

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel, cases of antisemitic harassment have increased more than 500 percent at college campuses across the United States. Many Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) have failed to prevent or stop antisemitism and have not been held responsible.