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Senator Rick Scott introduces bills targeting Chinese investments

By Duval Times | Jun 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott announced a comprehensive package of three finance-focused bills aimed at holding Communist China accountable and safeguarding American investors from inadvertently supporting activities by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that undermine American markets.

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Rubio urges NOAA action on potential coral health crisis

By Duval Times | Jun 25, 2024

Last summer, corals in the Florida Reef Tract experienced severe heat stress and coral bleaching due to anomalous ocean temperatures. This summer may see similar impacts. The federal government has the authority to respond under emergency provisions of the Coral Reef Conservation Act (CRCA).

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Rubio comments on State Department's 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report

By Duval Times | Jun 25, 2024

Each year, the U.S. Department of State releases its Trafficking in Persons Report. This report assesses countries on their efforts to counter human trafficking and identifies successful strategies for reducing modern-day slavery.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending June 22?

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Duval County in Q1?

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

There were nine companies in a city associated with Duval County that received nine FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Downtown Investment Authority invites public input on new restaurant design

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) will host a community open house to gather public input on the design of a restaurant building in St. Johns River Park, located on Downtown Jacksonville’s Southbank. The event is scheduled for June 24, 2024.

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Senators commemorate third anniversary of Champlain Towers South collapse

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio to lead a resolution recognizing the 98 victims and the bravery of first responders. Last year, Senator Scott visited the Western Wall to pray for families affected by the collapse.

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Jacksonville seeks volunteers for post-Independence Day beach cleanup

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

Volunteers are being sought for a beach cleanup event on July 5th, following Independence Day celebrations. The initiative aims to remove litter and debris along the shoreline, enhancing the beauty and safety of Jacksonville’s beaches.

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Scott & Rubio commemorate third anniversary of Surfside building collapse

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

On the third anniversary of the tragic building collapse at Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio led a resolution to recognize the 98 victims and the bravery of first responders. Senator Scott had visited the Western Wall last year to pray for families affected by the collapse.

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Senators Rubio and Scott commemorate third anniversary of Surfside building collapse

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

June 24, 2024 marks the third anniversary of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a resolution recognizing the fallen victims and the bravery of the first responders.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Duval Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Jun 22, 2024

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

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Senator Rick Scott updates public on economic impacts under Biden administration

By Duval Times | Jun 21, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott issues weekly update on Biden’s inflation crisis

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Senators propose legislation exempting tips from federal income tax

By Duval Times | Jun 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz to introduce the No Tax on Tips Act, a legislative proposal aiming to exempt tips from federal income taxation. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Steve Daines and Kevin Cramer and has garnered support from industry groups such as the National Restaurant Association.

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Senator Rick Scott updates on inflation crisis

By Duval Times | Jun 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his efforts to address the debt crisis and rising inflation in the United States. According to Scott, "Bidenomics" has led to increased prices for food, rent, fuel, and electricity for American families. He stated that President Biden's handling of the economy has been a failure from day one, with inflation spiraling out of control: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 20.1% and the Producer Price Index (PPI) by 19.2%.

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Jacksonville announces multiple locations for Fourth of July fireworks celebration

By Duval Times | Jun 21, 2024

The City of Jacksonville has announced its Fourth of July fireworks celebration, set to illuminate the sky across multiple locations. The event will feature fireworks launched from Downtown Jacksonville, Ray Greene Park, The Avenues Mall, Trinity Baptist Church, and Ed Austin Regional Park.

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Duval County's universities spent $925,701 on football teams in 2023

By Duval Times | Jun 20, 2024

Duval County's five colleges spent $925,701 on their football teams in 2023, a 12.2% increase over the previous year.

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Senators criticize Biden's border security executive order as political theater

By Duval Times | Jun 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, following reports on a Border Patrol memo exposing President Biden’s executive action on the border as political theater, Senator Rick Scott was joined by seven of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden criticizing the effects of his policies. The letter was co-signed by Senators Marco Rubio, Pete Ricketts, Roger Marshall, Josh Hawley, Mitt Romney, Ron Johnson and James Lankford.

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Senators demand answers from DHS after suspected ISIS terrorists released into U.S

By Duval Times | Jun 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Budd and 20 other Senators in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas seeking answers after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS were apprehended at the southern border, vetted, and subsequently released into the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested these individuals after one was reportedly caught on a wiretap discussing bombs.

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Rubio urges Biden administration action over recent United Nations appointments

By Duval Times | Jun 20, 2024

On June 6, 2024, the United Nations (UN) selected the Maduro regime’s appointed UN Ambassador as one of the UN General Assembly Vice Presidents. This decision has drawn criticism from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars do not support such appointments and to hold the UN accountable for what he perceives as systemic failures.