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Sen. Rick Scott Urges FDA to Investigate High Lead Levels in Consumer Products

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

Senator Rick Scott has written a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, urging the FDA to investigate the food safety of herbs and spices, particularly cinnamon, due to reports of high levels of lead and heavy metals. Senator Scott expressed concern about the potential risks associated with sourcing food products from untrustworthy countries like Communist China.The letter references a safety alert issued by the FDA on October 28, 2023, regarding elevated blood lead levels in children. The high lead levels were traced back to cinnamon...

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Rubio and Colleagues Question VA About Removed Provider of Concern

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and several of his colleagues have raised concerns about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its transparency regarding a nurse practitioner who was removed from treating veterans at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The nurse practitioner was removed from seeing patients in June 2023 due to not meeting the VA's highest standards of care. However, the VA did not notify the relevant offices or initiate a clinical review until November of the same year.Rubio and his colleagues, including Senator Rick Scott and U.S....

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Rubio Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office has announced that they will be hosting a series of Mobile Office Hours next week to provide assistance to constituents with federal casework issues. These office hours are designed to offer a convenient option for those who are unable to visit one of Senator Rubio's regional offices.The Mobile Office Hours will take place both in-person and virtually, giving constituents the flexibility to choose the option that works best for them. In-person sessions will be held on Monday, December 18th and Tuesday, December 19th, in various locations...

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On Thursday, December 14, former A.c. Flora High School standout Robert McCray V’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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Bishop John J. Snyder High School standout Gyasi Powell’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, December 14

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, December 14, Simeon Career Academy High School standout Jalen Griffith competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, December 14, former South Walton High School standout Carson Brown’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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On Thursday, December 14, former Miami Beach Senior High School standout Lucas Gibb’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, December 14, Lake Norman Charter High School standout Jonathan Kurtas competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Sickles High School standout Bryce Workman’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, December 14

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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On Thursday, December 14, Grovetown High School standout Zach Bell competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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Wildwood Middle/ High School standout Marcus Niblack’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, December 14

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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Donovan Rivers, former Ridge View High School standout, played on Thursday, December 14 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, December 14, Orange Park High School standout Josiah Sabino competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Grant Union High School standout DeeJuan Pruitt’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, December 14

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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On Thursday, December 14, former Park Center Senior High standout Jarius Cook’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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On Thursday, December 14, Andrew Jackson High School standout Stephon Payne III competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Thursday, December 14.

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More multiracial students enrolled in Duval County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

There were 7,381 multiracial students enrolled in Duval County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Rubio-led Provisions to Become Law as Part of Annual Defense Bill

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is set to become law. The final legislation includes several provisions led by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) that will benefit Florida and strengthen U.S. national security.Senator Rubio expressed his satisfaction with the bill, stating, "This year's defense bill is an important step towards ensuring a secure and innovative America. The NDAA contains a number of provisions I championed that strengthen the U.S. military's mission to be ready to...

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Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by Senator Rick Scott and Senators Gary Peters, Marsha Blackburn, and Jon Tester to strengthen federal efforts to expand domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips. The senators' Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act aims to address the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor technologies that have disrupted various industries in recent years.The legislation, which was approved by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in May, would direct the U.S. Department of...