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News from August 2024

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Aug. 3

By Duval Times | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Republican senators urge NCAA changes amid Title IX concerns

By Duval Times | Aug 7, 2024

On August 7, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marsha Blackburn and 21 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter urging National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker to update the student-athlete policy to ensure only biologically female students can participate in women’s sports.

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Senators urge investigation into US schools' ties with Chinese Communist Party

By Duval Times | Aug 7, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Tom Cotton and six other colleagues in urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate American higher education institutions with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The senators are seeking written responses on how the Department of Justice (DOJ) is addressing the potential threat posed by these connections.

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Senator Rick Scott introduces bill for property insurance tax deduction

By Duval Times | Aug 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mientras Florida se recupera de la devastación del Huracán Debby y las familias continúan luchando con el aumento de los costos, el Senador Rick Scott anunció hoy la introducción de la Ley de Reducción de Impuestos a las Primas de los Propietarios de Viviendas. Esta legislación proporcionará a los propietarios de viviendas estadounidenses una deducción fiscal de hasta $10,000 por primas pagadas anualmente para el seguro de propietarios en su residencia principal.

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Senator Rick Scott introduces bill for property insurance tax deduction

By Duval Times | Aug 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as Florida recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Debby and families continue to struggle with surging costs, Senator Rick Scott announced his introduction of the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act. This legislation will provide American homeowners an above-the-line tax deduction of up to $10,000 of premiums paid for homeowners’ insurance annually at their primary residence.

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Rubio urges Biden's approval for hurricane debris removal aid

By Duval Times | Aug 6, 2024

Hurricane Debby has caused severe damage throughout the State of Florida. Governor DeSantis requested both Public Assistance Categories A (Debris Removal) and B (Emergency Protective Measures). However, President Biden only approved Category B for storm recovery.

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Senator Rick Scott briefs on Hurricane Debby response in Manatee County

By Duval Times | Aug 6, 2024

BRADENTON, Fla. – Today, Senator Rick Scott received a briefing at the Manatee County Emergency Operations Center on Hurricane Debby recovery efforts from local law enforcement leaders and emergency management officials. This week, Senator Scott is traveling to impacted areas to meet with local leaders and ensure Florida’s families and communities are getting every resource needed to respond to and recover from the storm. Later today, Senator Scott will visit Steinhatchee.

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Senator Rick Scott receives briefing in Steinhatchee on Hurricane Debby response

By Duval Times | Aug 6, 2024

STEINHATCHEE, Fla. – Today, Senator Rick Scott surveyed hurricane damage and received a briefing from local law enforcement and emergency management officials on Hurricane Debby recovery efforts following its landfall near Steinhatchee yesterday. This week, Senator Scott has traveled to impacted areas to meet with local leaders and ensure Florida’s families and communities are getting every resource needed to respond to and recover from the storm. Yesterday, Senator Scott visited Lee County, and he visited Manatee County this morning.

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Senator Rick Scott surveys Hurricane Debby damage in Lee County

By Duval Times | Aug 5, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. – On August 5, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined local officials and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to survey the impacts of Hurricane Debby and receive updates on response and recovery efforts. Prior to Debby's landfall on Monday morning, Senator Scott communicated with sheriffs across Florida regarding storm preparedness and response. In the coming days, he plans to visit affected areas to meet with local leaders and ensure that Florida’s families and communities receive necessary resources for recovery.

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Rubio and Scott urge Biden to approve pre-landfall emergency declaration

By Duval Times | Aug 4, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast in the coming days as a hurricane. Ensuring Florida has access to sufficient federal resources is imperative for a robust governmental response before, during, and after the storm.

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Lawmakers defend TikTok ban citing national security concerns

By Duval Times | Aug 4, 2024

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, signed into law in April, prohibits ByteDance-controlled applications, including TikTok, from U.S. app store availability or web hosting services. The legislation addresses the national security threat posed by Communist China’s control of these apps.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Aug 3, 2024

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

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US lawmakers condemn Venezuela election result; back González as president-elect

By Duval Times | Aug 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) have issued a joint statement condemning the Maduro regime for undermining the will of the Venezuelan people in the recent election.

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Scott and Rubio urge Biden to approve emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

By Duval Times | Aug 3, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have issued a letter to President Joe Biden, urging the immediate approval of Florida's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 61 counties. This action comes as Tropical Storm Debby is expected to bring severe weather and flooding across the state.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Duval County in week ending July 27

By Duval Times | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Duval County received FDA citations in July?

By Duval Times | Aug 2, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Duval County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in July, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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US senators introduce resolution recognizing Edmundo González as President-elect

By Duval Times | Aug 2, 2024

On August 2, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Marco Rubio, Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, Bill Cassidy, and Michael Bennet in introducing a resolution recognizing Edmundo González as the President-elect of Venezuela. This year's presidential election in Venezuela was perceived as a significant moment as Venezuelans voted amid ongoing political turmoil. Despite efforts by the Maduro regime to retain power, the people of Venezuela overwhelmingly elected Edmundo González Urrutia.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for potential impacts of tropical cyclone

By Duval Times | Aug 2, 2024

On August 2, 2024, Senator Rick Scott received a briefing from National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director Dr. Mike Brennan and released a statement urging Floridians to stay alert and prepare as the state monitors the path of Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. The NHC forecasts a 90% chance of this system becoming a tropical cyclone within the next seven days, potentially impacting Florida starting this weekend.

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U.S senators present resolution recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect of Venezuela

By Duval Times | Aug 2, 2024

On August 2, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Marco Rubio, Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, Bill Cassidy, and Michael Bennet in presenting a resolution recognizing Edmundo González as the President-elect of Venezuela. The recent presidential elections in Venezuela have been perceived as a significant moment for the nation as Venezuelans cast their votes amid ongoing political turmoil. Despite efforts by Nicolás Maduro's regime to retain power, the electorate overwhelmingly supported Edmundo González Urrutia.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration following July jobs report

By Duval Times | Aug 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' July jobs report, which shows an unemployment rate increase to 4.3%, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's economic policies. The report indicates job creation is lower than expected and that multiple job holders increased by 311,000 over the past year, suggesting more people are taking on additional work to make ends meet. Additionally, June's job figures were revised down by 27,000.