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Senador Rick Scott promueve preparación ante huracanes durante gira estatal

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott continúa su gira estatal de preparación para huracanes en Melbourne e insta a los floridanos a prepararse

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Senator Rick Scott urges quick release of detained Floridian in Turks and Caicos

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, urging the swift resolution of a case involving Floridian Sharitta Grier. Grier is one of five Americans recently arrested on the island for what has been described as an unintentional mistake. Two of these individuals have since been released back to the United States.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians' hurricane preparedness ahead of 2024 season

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

FT. MYERS, Fla. – Today, Senator Rick Scott visited Ft. Myers to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour. He was joined by CFO Jimmy Patronis, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, and local leaders. This week, Senator Scott is traveling the state urging Florida families to prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season, which begins on Saturday, June 1.

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Patric Menk, former The Bolles School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Penn Quakers.

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Lebarron Johnson Jr., former Paxon School for Advanced Studies baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Ariel Antigua, former Trinity Christian Academy baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Former Bishop John J. Snyder High School player Danny Neri’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Former Bishop Kenny High School player Anthony Calabro’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Duval Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians' preparedness ahead of hurricane season

By Duval Times | May 29, 2024

HIALEAH, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott visited Hialeah today to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour. He was joined by Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Commissioner Kevin M. Cabrera, and local leaders. This week, Senator Scott is traveling across the state to urge Florida families to prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season, which begins on Saturday, June 1.

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Lawmakers request EPA study on environmental impact of abortion pill

By Duval Times | May 29, 2024

President Biden’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deregulated mifepristone, allowing pregnant women to receive this chemical abortion drug via mail delivery without an in-person doctor visit. This change has led to a significant increase in the number of abortions using mifepristone. Concerns have been raised about the potential environmental impact due to increased levels of harmful chemicals in water systems.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for hurricane season

By Duval Times | May 29, 2024

HIALEAH, Fla. – El Senador Rick Scott visitó Hialeah para ofrecer una conferencia de prensa como parte de su gira de preparación para huracanes. Estuvo acompañado por el Congresista Carlos Giménez, el Comisionado Kevin Cabrera y líderes locales. Esta semana, el Senador Scott seguirá viajando por Florida para promover la importancia de la preparación para huracanes y reunirse con líderes, oficiales electos locales, autoridades policiales, funcionarios de gestión de emergencias y dueños de negocios. Ayer, el Senador Scott visitó Mexico Beach y St. Pete Beach para iniciar su...

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Senator Rubio urges U.S. support for Argentina’s economic reforms

By Duval Times | May 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called for American support to help Argentina sustain its economic reforms under President Javier Milei. In a statement dated May 24, 2024, Rubio emphasized the importance of backing Milei's efforts to reverse what he described as "decades of backwards, Marxist policies."

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for hurricane season during state tour

By Duval Times | May 28, 2024

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – El Senador Rick Scott visitó St. Pete Beach para ofrecer una conferencia de prensa como parte de su gira de preparación para huracanes, acompañado por las Representantes Laurel Lee y Anna Paulina Luna. Esta semana, el Senador Scott continuará viajando por Florida para promover la importancia de la preparación para huracanes y reunirse con líderes, oficiales electos locales, autoridades policiales, funcionarios de gestión de emergencias y dueños de negocios. Esta mañana, el Senador Scott inició su gira en Mexico Beach.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare ahead of hurricane season

By Duval Times | May 28, 2024

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott visited St. Pete Beach today to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour. He was joined by Representatives Laurel Lee, Anna Paulina Luna, and local leaders. This week, Senator Scott is traveling across the state urging Florida families to prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season, which begins on Saturday, June 1.

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Senator Rick Scott launches hurricane preparedness tour ahead of 2024 season

By Duval Times | May 28, 2024

MEXICO BEACH, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott commenced his hurricane preparedness tour in Florida’s panhandle today, urging families to prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season, which begins on Saturday, June 1. Throughout this week, Senator Scott will travel across Florida to stress the importance of hurricane readiness and meet with local elected leaders, law enforcement, emergency management officials, and business owners.

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Senator Rick Scott begins hurricane preparedness tour in Mexico Beach

By Duval Times | May 28, 2024

MEXICO BEACH, Fla.– El Senador Rick Scott inició su gira de preparación para huracanes en Mexico Beach, donde subrayó la importancia de planificar con anticipación la temporada de huracanes de 2024 que comienza el 1ro de junio. Esta semana, el Senador Scott viajará por Florida para promover la preparación ante huracanes y reunirse con líderes locales, oficiales electos, autoridades policiales, funcionarios de gestión de emergencias y dueños de negocios.

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City officials advocate for substantial investment plan involving Jaguars

By Duval Times | May 28, 2024

“This historic investment between the City and Jaguars responds to the feedback we heard during months of community huddles in 2023 and conversations over many years. The community benefits agreement is an integral component of the overall package providing a smart way to get long overdue key investments done now that will positively impact all residents.

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6.7% of Duval County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Duval Times | May 27, 2024

Duval County universities had 6.7% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Senator Rick Scott updates on efforts against inflation amid economic concerns

By Duval Times | May 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update today on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. According to data released Tuesday from the Federal Reserve in its Economic Well-Being of US Households report for 2023, about 65% of US households reported that changes in prices worsened their financial situation in 2023. The Federal Reserve also noted an increase in challenges paying rent during the same period.

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Senate introduces resolution celebrating U.S. Border Patrol's centennial

By Duval Times | May 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, along with Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and 18 other Senate colleagues, introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution this week to recognize May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol.