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North Florida Ospreys taking to the court this season

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys’ season starts on Mon Nov. 6 at Jacksonville.

Rubio, Scott Introduce Resolution Commemorating Victims of the NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott have introduced a resolution to honor the victims of the terrorist attack that took place at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola four years ago. The attack claimed the lives of three brave service members and left a lasting impact on the Pensacola community.In a statement, Senator Rubio expressed his sorrow for the loss of the three service members and highlighted their bravery and heroism. He also emphasized the importance of honoring the first responders who acted swiftly and courageously on that fateful day. Senator Rubio's words...

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Resolution to Honor Fourth Anniversary of NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott has introduced a resolution to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. The attack, which took place on December 6th, 2019, resulted in the deaths of three U.S. sailors and several others wounded. Senators Marco Rubio, Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Jon Ossoff, and Raphael Warnock have co-sponsored the resolution.In response to the attack, Senator Rick Scott fought for the inclusion of the Secure U.S. Bases Act in the National Defense Authorization Act in 2020. This act aimed to...

Sen. Rick Scott Urges Commerce Department to Investigate Food Safety of Garlic Grown in China

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

Senator Rick Scott has called on the Department of Commerce to investigate the food safety of garlic grown in Communist China. In a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Senator Scott expressed concerns over reports that garlic in China is grown in human sewage, bleached, and harvested under abhorrent conditions, often involving slave labor.To address these concerns, Senator Scott plans to introduce two acts: the SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act and the SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Tariff Act. These acts aim to address the growth practices and safety of garlic produced in...

I Stand With FSU in Demanding Transparency from the CFP Committee

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

On Sunday, the College Football Playoff Selection Committee made a controversial decision to drop Florida State University (FSU) from its previous 4th-place ranking and exclude them from the upcoming playoffs. This decision has raised questions about the integrity of the committee's process and has led to calls for transparency.Sen. Rick Scott of Florida expressed his concerns about the committee's decision and demanded answers from the committee chairman, Boo Corrigan. Scott emphasized the importance of transparency in a letter to Corrigan, stating, "Given the...

Closing a corruption loophole

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

The No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now (No CORRUPTION) Act is a bipartisan bill aimed at closing a major loophole in federal law that allows convicted politicians to continue collecting federal pensions. The Senate unanimously passed the bill, and it now awaits a vote in the House. The loophole in question stems from well-intentioned laws passed over a decade ago. In 2007, Congress passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA) after a scandal involving former lawmakers convicted of serious criminal...

Rubio Calls for U.S.-China Travel Ban and Discusses Changing Relationship in Business Briefing Interview

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently joined The Business Briefing to discuss several important topics, including his call for President Biden to ban U.S.-China travel, the Putting American Autoworkers First Act, Florida's economic growth, and more.During the interview, Rubio emphasized the need for a travel ban on China due to their lack of transparency regarding previous virus outbreaks. He stated, "Had they told us, had we known more, had the genetic sequence of this been made available earlier, researchers could have gotten to work on it faster." Rubio expressed...

Closing a Corruption Loophole: The No CORRUPTION Act

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

The No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now (No CORRUPTION) Act is a bipartisan bill that aims to close a significant loophole in federal law, which allows convicted politicians to continue receiving federal pensions. The Senate has unanimously passed the bill, and it now awaits a vote in the House.The loophole originated from well-intentioned laws passed over a decade ago. In 2007, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA) was enacted to address controversies surrounding former lawmakers convicted of...

Senator Rick Scott Demands Transparency from CFP Committee After FSU Exclusion

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott has written an op-ed for the Tallahassee Democrat calling for transparency from the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee. The committee recently made the decision to drop the undefeated Florida State University Seminoles from its previous 4th-place ranking, effectively excluding the team from the upcoming playoffs.Senator Scott expressed concern over the integrity of the committee's decision-making process, particularly since it occurred shortly after FSU's victory in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship game. He...

Sens. Rick Scott & Ron Johnson in Fox News: Securing America's Border Must Take Precedence Over Aid to Ukraine

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

Senators Rick Scott and Ron Johnson have penned an op-ed in Fox News, highlighting the urgent need to prioritize border security in the United States before allocating any further funds to secure Ukraine's border. The senators have been vocal in their criticism of President Biden's handling of the border situation, which they describe as a "clear and present danger" to America.In their op-ed, Senators Scott and Johnson assert that it is the primary responsibility of the U.S. president to defend the country's citizens and uphold the Constitution. However, they argue that...

Before Biden gives one more dime to Ukraine, he must first secure our border

By Duval Times | Dec 6, 2023

In a joint statement, Fox News Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Rick Scott expressed their concerns regarding President Biden's open border policy and its impact on national security. The senators argue that the primary responsibility of a U.S. president is to defend the country's citizens and the Constitution, which they believe Biden is failing to do.According to the senators, since Biden took office, approximately 9.5 million migrants have entered the country illegally, with only around 3 million being returned under the pandemic emergency provisions of Title 42. This leaves...

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Rubio, Scott Introduce Resolution Commemorating Victims of the NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Resolution to Honor Fourth Anniversary of NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack

Sen. Rick Scott Urges Commerce Department to Investigate Food Safety of Garlic Grown in China

I Stand With FSU in Demanding Transparency from the CFP Committee

Closing a corruption loophole

Rubio Calls for U.S.-China Travel Ban and Discusses Changing Relationship in Business Briefing Interview

Closing a Corruption Loophole: The No CORRUPTION Act

Senator Rick Scott Demands Transparency from CFP Committee After FSU Exclusion

Sens. Rick Scott & Ron Johnson in Fox News: Securing America's Border Must Take Precedence Over Aid to Ukraine

Before Biden gives one more dime to Ukraine, he must first secure our border

On Tuesday, December 5, Winter Haven Step Up Academy standout Dorian James competed in NCAA D1 game

Madison-Ridgeland Academy standout Trent Coleman’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, December 5

Nate Lliteras, former Seward High School standout, played on Tuesday, December 5 in NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, December 5, Windermere Preparatory School standout Jaylen Smith competed in NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, December 5, former Miami Country Day School standout Jasai Miles’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, December 5, Glynn Academy standout Max Hrdlicka competed in NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, December 5, Northwest High School standout Ametri Moss competed in NCAA D1 game

Hagerty High School standout Jah Nze’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, December 5

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