Quantcast

Duval Times

Friday, November 15, 2024

News from October 2024

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium unomiziaig6qkabearaqdtglms4e

Rick Scott receives "Pioneers for Prosperity" award from Americans for Prosperity

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has been recognized by Americans for Prosperity – Florida (AFP – FL) with the "Pioneers for Prosperity" award. This accolade is given to lawmakers who have been policy champions during the 118th Congress, as stated by AFP. These leaders are noted for advancing conservative principles and policies while opposing legislation that could increase government size and burden taxpayers financially.

Medium g96v050u9s9rtvwpnu64xbnkfpyo

Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris over recent employment figures

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

Following the release of the September employment report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which indicates a rise in unemployment to 4.1% from 3.8% in September 2023, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement expressing his concerns. The report highlights an increase in part-time jobs and multiple jobholders while full-time employment has decreased by 251,000.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Rubio's office organizes aid events for Hurricane Helene victims

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s office is organizing two events to support individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene in navigating FEMA assistance applications. The gatherings will also provide food, water, and other resources.

Medium unomiziaig6qkabearaqdtglms4e

Senator Rick Scott criticizes September jobs report citing loss of full-time positions

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott responded to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' September jobs report, which revealed an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.1% from 3.8% a year ago. The report highlighted a rise in multiple job holders by 412,000 and nearly one million additional part-time jobs over the month, while full-time positions decreased by 251,000.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Rubio assesses post-Hurricane Helene recovery on Florida’s barrier islands

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

Following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene along Florida's Gulf Coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio visited the affected barrier islands. During his visit, he met with local officials and volunteers to discuss the storm's impact and ongoing recovery efforts.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Rubio's office schedules mobile hours for federal casework assistance

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office is set to host both in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours next week. These sessions aim to assist constituents with federal casework issues, especially for those residing far from the senator's eight regional offices.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Florida lawmakers urge expedited aid after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, has caused significant damage along Florida's Gulf Coast. In response, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, along with several Florida representatives, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden. They are urging the federal government to expedite resources and authorize emergency policy flexibilities to aid recovery efforts.

Medium unomiziaig6qkabearaqdtglms4e

Florida lawmakers urge expedited federal aid after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, along with other Florida representatives, have urged President Joe Biden to expedite federal resources and approve emergency policy flexibilities to aid Floridians in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing severe damage along Florida's Gulf Coast.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium unomiziaig6qkabearaqdtglms4e

Rick Scott urges full federal support for Florida's hurricane recovery

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

Senator Rick Scott recently met with President Joe Biden and other federal officials in Taylor County, Florida, to discuss the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The meeting included U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Senator Scott emphasized the need for full federal support to aid Florida's recovery.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Rubio and Scott request faster FEMA reimbursements for Florida's hurricane recovery

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott have urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expedite reimbursements for hurricane recovery efforts in Florida. In a letter addressed to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, they emphasized the need for financial relief following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Debby.

Medium g96v050u9s9rtvwpnu64xbnkfpyo

Florida senators urge FEMA for faster hurricane reimbursement

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

Following the impact of hurricanes Helene and Debby, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have reached out to Deanne Criswell, the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The senators sent a letter urging her to expedite reimbursements to provide necessary budget relief to local governments in Florida facing imminent budget deficits due to pending reimbursements from previous hurricanes. They emphasized that without FEMA's reimbursements, disaster recovery efforts could be disrupted.

Medium g96v050u9s9rtvwpnu64xbnkfpyo

Rick Scott urges full support from Biden administration after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

Senator Rick Scott met with President Joe Biden, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, FEMA officials, and local authorities in Taylor County to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. During the meeting, Senator Scott urged President Biden to fully support Florida's recovery efforts following the hurricane. He emphasized the need for immediate federal assistance to address unmet needs in Florida and other states affected by the storm.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Rubio visits Citrus County post-Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

Following the destructive path of Hurricane Helene through northwest Florida, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio visited Citrus County to meet with local officials and volunteers. The senator also engaged with small business owners affected by the storm.

Medium fnwljl71jovtkoi3xkkwop59v2so

Rubio assesses hurricane damage with Pasco County officials

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

Following Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio visited Pasco County to meet with first responders, local officials, and volunteers. The visit aimed to assess the damage and coordinate recovery efforts in the affected areas.

Medium g96v050u9s9rtvwpnu64xbnkfpyo

New security act ensures enhanced protection for presidential nominees

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

In Washington, D.C., the Enhanced Presidential Security Act, spearheaded by Senator Rick Scott and led in the House by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres, has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. This legislation comes after two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump within a span of 65 days. The bill passed with unanimous support in both the Senate and the House, where it received a 405-0 vote.

Medium g96v050u9s9rtvwpnu64xbnkfpyo

Rick Scott's GAO Database Modernization Act becomes law

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott announced that his legislation, the GAO Database Modernization Act, has been signed into law. This new law mandates that all federal agencies submit reports on any rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or made ineffective to the Comptroller General of the United States.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Duval County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Duval Times | Oct 3, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Duval Times | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.