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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians' final preparations as Hurricane Milton approaches

By Duval Times | Oct 9, 2024

Senator Rick Scott of Florida has been actively monitoring the developments surrounding Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. After receiving a briefing from Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Senator Scott has urged residents in affected areas to finalize their preparations and evacuate if necessary.

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Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare as Hurricane Milton approaches

By Duval Times | Oct 8, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott, alongside Congressman Byron Donalds and State Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka, attended a briefing in Lee County. The meeting involved Sheriff Carmine Marceno, Lee County Public Safety Director Ben Abes, local law enforcement leaders, and emergency management officials. The focus was on preparation efforts for Major Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Senator Rick Scott urges evacuation as Hurricane Milton nears Florida

By Duval Times | Oct 8, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited Sarasota County to receive a briefing from local officials and emergency management regarding the preparations for Major Hurricane Milton. During his visit, he emphasized the urgency of evacuating if instructed by local authorities. "I have one clear message for families in Sarasota and along the Gulf Coast; it's this: if local officials ask you to evacuate, GET OUT IMMEDIATELY," said Senator Scott.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians' preparedness as Hurricane Milton approaches

By Duval Times | Oct 8, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Byron Donalds and State Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka for a briefing in Lee County on hurricane preparedness efforts. They were informed by Sheriff Carmine Marceno, Lee County Public Safety Director Ben Abes, local law enforcement leaders, and emergency management officials about preparations for Hurricane Milton. The senator urged Floridians to prepare for the storm's landfall expected tomorrow along Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Senators urge Biden's approval for Seminole Tribe's hurricane aid

By Duval Times | Oct 8, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to approve the Seminole Tribe of Florida's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This request comes as Major Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida, posing significant threats such as storm surge, high winds, and flooding.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for Hurricane Milton

By Duval Times | Oct 8, 2024

El senador Rick Scott se reunió con líderes locales en el condado de Sarasota para discutir la preparación ante el huracán Milton, que se espera toque tierra en la costa del Golfo de Florida. Acompañado por el sheriff Kurt Hoffman y el jefe de policía Rex Troche, entre otros funcionarios, Scott instó a los residentes a evacuar si así lo indican las autoridades locales.

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Seminole Tribe seeks federal aid ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall

By Duval Times | Oct 8, 2024

Major Hurricane Milton is projected to strike Florida, threatening the region with severe storm surges, high winds, and flooding. The Seminole Tribe of Florida seeks federal assistance for emergency preparations on their lands.

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Senators urge Biden for swift action as Hurricane Milton threatens Tampa Bay

By Duval Times | Oct 7, 2024

Major Hurricane Milton is predicted to potentially disrupt the Port of Tampa Bay, a critical hub for over 40 percent of Florida's petroleum products. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott have urged President Joe Biden to direct federal agencies to expedite preparations in response to this threat.

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Florida seeks federal aid as Hurricane Milton approaches

By Duval Times | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott have urged President Joe Biden to approve Florida's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration as Hurricane Milton approaches the state. The senators sent a letter emphasizing the need for federal support due to the anticipated impact of the hurricane, which is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rains, and significant storm surge.

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Republican senators reaffirm support for Israel on anniversary of Hamas attacks

By Duval Times | Oct 7, 2024

One year after the terrorist attacks by Iran-backed Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of Americans and other atrocities, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Joni Ernst and their Senate Republican colleagues to condemn the group and support Israel. The Republican senators issued a resolution that calls for the safe release of American hostages and opposes antisemitic violence.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Sept. 28

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of E15 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.

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Senadores piden declaración de emergencia antes del huracán Milton

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott y el Senador Marco Rubio han solicitado al Presidente Joe Biden que apruebe la declaración de emergencia para 51 condados de Florida antes de la llegada del huracán Milton. Se espera que este fenómeno se intensifique a un huracán mayor, provocando condiciones climáticas severas e inundaciones en varias comunidades del estado.

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Senator Rick Scott warns Floridians about potential impact of Tropical Storm Milton

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, and State Senator Jay Collins at the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center in Tampa. They gathered to receive updates from local law enforcement leaders and emergency management officials on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton. Earlier...

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare as Tropical Storm Milton approaches

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, accompanied by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Commissioner Wilton Simpson, CFO Jimmy Patronis, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Congresswomen Laurel Lee and Anna Paulina Luna, attended a briefing at the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center in Tampa. The meeting was focused on preparation efforts for Tropical Storm Milton. Earlier in the day, Senator Scott received an update from Dr. Michael Brennan of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which predicts that Tropical Storm Milton could make landfall as a...

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Rubio commemorates anniversary of October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

This year marks the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 32 Americans. Four Americans taken hostage during these attacks remain in captivity.

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Florida seeks pre-landfall emergency aid ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have formally requested President Joe Biden to approve a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Florida. The request comes as Hurricane Milton is predicted to intensify into a major hurricane, posing significant threats of severe weather and flooding across 51 counties in the state.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Rubio discusses hurricane impact with Florida Farm Bureau

By Duval Times | Oct 5, 2024

Following Hurricane Helene's severe impact on Florida's Gulf Coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio met with the Florida Farm Bureau and local agricultural producers, farmers, and growers to discuss the storm's effects.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Duval Times | Oct 4, 2024

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