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Rick Scott surveys hurricane damage in Sarasota County

By Duval Times | Sep 30, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott visited Venice in Sarasota County to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Accompanied by Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman, Scott took an aerial tour of the affected areas and received a briefing from local emergency management officials on response and recovery efforts.

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Rick Scott assesses hurricane Helene damage in Sarasota County

By Duval Times | Sep 30, 2024

VENICE, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott visited Venice in Sarasota County to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Accompanied by Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman, Scott participated in an aerial tour of the affected areas. He also received a briefing from Sheriff Hoffman and local emergency management officials on response and recovery efforts.

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Senator Rick Scott urges quick Senate action on Hurricane Helene aid

By Duval Times | Sep 30, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to reconvene the Senate for a vote on a Hurricane Helene aid package once FEMA and local officials determine the funding needs. Senator Scott has been in regular contact with federal officials, local leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in communities affected by the hurricane.

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Senator Rick Scott urges immediate Senate vote on aid package after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 30, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to reconvene the Senate and vote on a supplemental aid package for Hurricane Helene once the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local and state officials determine the need for funds. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with federal officials, local leaders, sheriffs, and emergency management officials in communities affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources for response and recovery efforts.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Duval County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Duval Times | Sep 29, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rick Scott visits Lee County for briefing on hurricane response efforts

By Duval Times | Sep 29, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited Fort Myers Beach in Lee County today to survey damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from local officials on response and recovery efforts. Accompanied by Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers, City of Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson, Congressman Byron Donalds, and other emergency management officials, Senator Scott assessed the impact of the storm on the community.

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Rick Scott assesses hurricane damage in Lee County

By Duval Times | Sep 29, 2024

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott visited Fort Myers Beach in Lee County to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive updates from local officials on response and recovery efforts. He met with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers, Congressman Byron Donalds, and emergency management officials.

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Senator Marco Rubio discusses hurricane relief efforts and global conflicts on Meet The Press

By Duval Times | Sep 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss various pressing issues, including the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and geopolitical tensions involving Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Duval Times | Sep 29, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Senator Rick Scott assesses hurricane damage in Manatee County

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott visited Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive updates from Sheriff Rick Wells and local emergency management officials on recovery efforts. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with federal officials, local leaders, sheriffs, and emergency management officials across the state affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources while responding to the storm and helping Floridians recover.

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Rubio and Scott urge Biden's approval of disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene has caused severe damage along Florida’s Gulf Coast after making landfall as a Category 4 storm. The affected areas need resources to begin recovery.

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Senator Rick Scott visits Cedar Key for briefing on hurricane response

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

This morning, Senator Rick Scott visited Cedar Key to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Cedar Key Mayor Sue Colson, and local emergency management officials regarding response and recovery efforts. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with local leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in communities throughout the state impacted by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the needed resources as they respond to the storm and help Floridians recover.

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Senator Rick Scott surveys hurricane damage in Manatee County

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from local emergency management officials. Sheriff Rick Wells, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, and Holmes Beach Police Chief William Tokajer provided updates on the response and recovery efforts.

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Senator Rick Scott assesses hurricane damage in Cedar Key

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

CEDAR KEY, Fla. – Senator Rick Scott visited Cedar Key to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive updates from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Cedar Key Mayor Sue Colson, and local emergency management officials on recovery efforts. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with local leaders, sheriffs, and emergency management officials across the state affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources to help Floridians recover.

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Florida senators urge major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 28, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have urged President Joe Biden to approve Florida's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm in the Big Bend area, caused significant damage along Florida's Gulf Coast.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Sept. 21

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Rick Scott visits emergency operations center after Hurricane Helene

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott visitó el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Pinellas para recibir información sobre la respuesta y los esfuerzos de recuperación tras el huracán Helene. Durante su visita, evaluó los daños junto al Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, el Administrador del Condado Barry Burton, líderes policiales locales y funcionarios de gestión de emergencias.

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Senator Rick Scott visits Pinellas EOC for hurricane briefing

By Duval Times | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Rick Scott visited the Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts. He was accompanied by Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton, local law enforcement leaders, and emergency management officials. Senator Scott has been in regular contact with local leaders and officials in communities affected by Hurricane Helene to ensure they have the necessary resources for response and recovery.