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Rubio, Scott Celebrate Florida State University Women’s Soccer National Title

By Duval Times | Dec 18, 2023

On December 4, 2023, the Florida State University Women’s Soccer Team achieved a remarkable feat by winning the NCAA Division I National Championship. The team's outstanding performance throughout the season has been duly recognized, with U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introducing a resolution to honor their achievement.Senator Rubio expressed his congratulations to the Florida State Seminoles women's soccer team, stating, "Congratulations to the Florida State Seminoles women’s soccer team on their well-deserved victory. Way to make us proud!"...

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Sen. Rick Scott: CFP Response Fails to Answer Questions, Provide Transparency on FSU Snub

By Duval Times | Dec 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott is continuing his push for transparency from the College Football Playoff (CFP) following an inadequate response from Executive Director Bill Hancock. The response, received on December 15, failed to address any of the questions posed by Senator Scott in his initial letter regarding the exclusion of Florida State University (FSU) from the playoffs.In his letter, Senator Scott expressed his disappointment with the CFP's response, stating, "Unfortunately, your response failed to answer all 10 of the questions I posed in my initial...

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Senator Marco Rubio Warns of the Real Danger of Doing Business in China

By Duval Times | Dec 18, 2023

In a recent article published on Fox Business, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio highlighted the significant risks that American companies face when conducting business in China. Rubio's concerns stem from China's aggressive economic strategy, which aims to displace American companies and achieve self-sufficiency in advanced manufacturing.Rubio pointed out a striking example of the problematic U.S.-China economic relationship. He noted that Boeing CEO Stanley Deal paid $40,000 to sit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a corporate summit in San Francisco. This gesture, according...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Introduce Resolution Congratulating FSU Women’s Soccer for National Championship Victory

By Duval Times | Dec 18, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate congratulating the Florida State University (FSU) women's soccer team for their victory in the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Soccer Championship. The resolution highlights the team's exceptional performance throughout the season and their historic undefeated record.The resolution acknowledges that this is the fourth NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship won by the Seminoles. Notably, FSU finished the season with a record of 22...

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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Colleagues in Calling for a Meeting of the Conference to Discuss Border Security Negotiations

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott, along with Senator Ron Johnson and 13 other Senate GOP colleagues, has sent a letter to Conference Chair John Barrasso requesting a meeting of the Conference to discuss the ongoing negotiations on border security with President Biden and Senate Democrats. The letter, signed by Senators Mike Lee, J.D. Vance, Marsha Blackburn, Tommy Tuberville, Josh Hawley, Ted Budd, Jim Risch, Roger Marshall, M.D., Ted Cruz, Eric Schmitt, Mike Braun, Marco Rubio, and Lindsey Graham, emphasizes the need for open and transparent negotiations.In the...

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On Saturday, December 16, former Winter Haven Step Up Academy standout Dorian James’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Seward High School standout Nate Lliteras’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 16

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Madison-Ridgeland Academy standout Trent Coleman’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Windermere Preparatory School standout Jaylen Smith’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Jasai Miles, former Miami Country Day School standout, played on Saturday, December 16 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 113-72 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Saturday, December 16.

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Glynn Academy standout Max Hrdlicka’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 16

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Northwest High School standout Ametri Moss’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 113-72 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Saturday, December 16.

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Hagerty High School standout Jah Nze’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 16

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 113-72 in their NCAA D1 game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Saturday, December 16.

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Providence School of Jacksonville standout Mason Lee’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 16

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 16, Ravenscroft School standout Jake van der Heijden competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 16, The Ensworth School standout Chaz Lanier competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Duval Times | Dec 16, 2023

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Dec 16, 2023

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

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Sen. Rick Scott Urges Termination of 2019 Suspension Agreement on Mexican Tomato Imports

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

Senator Rick Scott of Florida has written a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, urging the immediate termination of the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico. Senator Scott is concerned about the practice of dumping, which allows Mexico's tomato exports to flood the domestic market without accountability from the Department of Commerce. This unfair competition is causing significant harm to local farmers and forcing them to shut down their farms.In his letter, Senator Scott requests that antidumping duties be imposed on Mexican...

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

By Duval Times | Dec 15, 2023

In Duval County schools, 0.4% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2022-23 school year.