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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Senator Rick Scott assesses hurricane damage in Manatee County

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott visited Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive updates from Sheriff Rick Wells and local emergency management officials on recovery efforts. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with federal officials, local leaders, sheriffs, and emergency management officials across the state affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources while responding to the storm and helping Floridians recover.

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Rubio and Scott urge Biden's approval of disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene has caused severe damage along Florida’s Gulf Coast after making landfall as a Category 4 storm. The affected areas need resources to begin recovery.

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Senator Rick Scott visits Cedar Key for briefing on hurricane response

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

This morning, Senator Rick Scott visited Cedar Key to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Cedar Key Mayor Sue Colson, and local emergency management officials regarding response and recovery efforts. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with local leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in communities throughout the state impacted by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the needed resources as they respond to the storm and help Floridians recover.

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Senator Rick Scott surveys hurricane damage in Manatee County

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from local emergency management officials. Sheriff Rick Wells, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, and Holmes Beach Police Chief William Tokajer provided updates on the response and recovery efforts.

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Senator Rick Scott assesses hurricane damage in Cedar Key

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

CEDAR KEY, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott visited Cedar Key to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive updates from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Cedar Key Mayor Sue Colson, and local emergency management officials on recovery efforts. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with local leaders, sheriffs, and emergency management officials across the state affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources to help Floridians recover.

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Florida senators urge major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have urged President Joe Biden to approve Florida's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm in the Big Bend area, caused significant damage along Florida's Gulf Coast.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of E85 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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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Sept. 21

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of E15 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 visits emergency operations center after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott visitó el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Pinellas para recibir información sobre la respuesta y los esfuerzos de recuperación tras el huracán Helene. Durante su visita, evaluó los daños junto al Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, el Administrador del Condado Barry Burton, líderes policiales locales y funcionarios de gestión de emergencias.

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Senator Rick Scott visits Pinellas EOC for hurricane briefing

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited the Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts. He was accompanied by Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton, local law enforcement leaders, and emergency management officials. Senator Scott has been in regular contact with local leaders and officials in communities affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources for response and recovery.

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Rubio and Baldwin introduce resolution for National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) have introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2024 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month." The goal is to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries and promote the development of improved treatments, therapies, and ultimately a cure.

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Rubio staff to hold mobile office hours for constituent assistance next week

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s eight regional offices a more convenient way to receive federal casework assistance.

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Senator Rick Scott visits Pasco County EOC after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited the Pasco County Emergency Operations Center to receive updates from Sheriff Chris Nocco, local law enforcement leaders, and emergency management officials on the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

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Rick Scott visits Pasco EOC for hurricane briefing

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited the Pasco County Emergency Operations Center in New Port Richey, Florida, this morning. He received a briefing from Sheriff Chris Nocco, local law enforcement leaders, and emergency management officials about the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Duval County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Average cost of college went up for students in Duval County in 2022-23 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.9% in Duval County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Duval County School District Education: 43 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

White students made up 12% 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 urges evacuation ahead of Category 4 Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

BRONSON, Fla. – 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. Prior to Helene's arrival, Senator Scott traveled through Florida's Panhandle and Big Bend regions, urging families to make a plan before the storm, evacuate if advised, and stay safe. This week, Senator Scott has had daily calls with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for updates on Hurricane Helene and received...

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Senators introduce bill aiming to streamline claims process for camp lejeune victims

By Duval Times | Sep 26, 2024

In 2023, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act to ensure compensation for veterans and other victims exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Despite its passage, concerns about its implementation persist.