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Senator Rick Scott urges preparation as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott received a second briefing from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director, Dr. Michael Brennan, regarding Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and pose significant risks to the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. Landfall is anticipated on Thursday, with potential life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds along the coastline.

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Republican senators urge action on unaccompanied migrant children program

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Chuck Grassley and 42 other Republican colleagues in urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to address alleged abuses within the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The group has expressed concerns over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failing to comply with two out of three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests.

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Senate passes bill enhancing security for presidential nominees after Trump assassination attempts

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

In response to recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, the Senate has unanimously passed Senator Rick Scott’s Enhanced Presidential Security Act. The legislation, which was spearheaded in the House by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres, had previously cleared the House with a unanimous 405-0 vote. This act aims to elevate the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protection for presidential and vice-presidential nominees to match the level currently provided to sitting presidents and vice presidents. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature.

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Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for potential major hurricane

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has received updated information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) regarding Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. The storm poses a significant threat to Florida's Panhandle and Gulf Coast, with landfall anticipated on Thursday. The NHC has issued warnings for potentially deadly storm surges and damaging winds along the coast.

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Rubio and Scott introduce bill targeting campus antisemitism

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

Since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel, cases of antisemitic harassment have increased more than 500 percent at college campuses across the United States. Many Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) have failed to prevent or stop antisemitism and have not been held responsible.

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Rubio urges review on admission policies for individuals tied to Cuban regime

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues have expressed concerns to the Biden-Harris Administration regarding individuals tied to the Cuban regime entering the United States. In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, they called for a review of entry procedures and the removal of those affiliated with the Cuban regime.

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Rubio praises House passage of bill reauthorizing USCIRF

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), established by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, is a bipartisan commission that monitors and reports on international religious freedom. The commission’s authorization is set to expire on September 30, 2024. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3764, a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reauthorize USCIRF for two years. The bill now awaits the President’s signature.

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Senator Rubio emphasizes family, community, faith at National Religious Broadcasters event

By Duval Times | Sep 24, 2024

On September 19, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the National Religious Broadcasters association, emphasizing the importance of faith-based messaging in society.

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Duval County School District Education: 10 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

In Duval County School District, 2% of students identified as multiracial in the 2023-24 school year.

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Rubio and Clement present bill to address antisemitism on college campuses

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Paul Clement have presented a plan to address antisemitism on college campuses. According to a survey by Alums for Campus Fairness, "44% of Jewish students report never or rarely feeling safe identifying as a Jew at their school."

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Rubio and Scott urge Biden's approval of pre-landfall emergency declaration

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, soon to be Hurricane Helene, is expected to make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane later this week. The storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, and hazardous seas to Florida’s impacted areas. Additionally, this inclement weather has the potential to cause isolated tornadic activity across Florida.

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Senator Rick Scott urges preparation ahead of Tropical Cyclone Nine

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott spoke with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), regarding Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to impact the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. The storm is forecasted to make landfall on Thursday and may strengthen into a major hurricane, posing risks of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds.

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Congressman Rutherford opposes Florida's Amendments 3 and 4

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) expressed strong opposition to Florida’s Constitutional referendum process and Amendments 3 and 4 during a Special Order Hour on the U.S. House Floor.

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Florida senators urge pre-landfall emergency declaration for approaching tropical cyclone

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have formally requested President Joe Biden to approve Florida's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This comes as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, also known as Helene, is expected to intensify into a major hurricane. The storm is forecasted to bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, hazardous seas, and potential isolated tornadic activity across 41 Florida counties.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for approaching Tropical Cyclone Nine

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has spoken with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), to receive updates on Tropical Cyclone Nine, which poses a significant risk to the northwest Florida area and the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday and is likely to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing potentially deadly storm surges and damaging winds along the coast. The NHC anticipates issuing hurricane watches and warnings for the Panhandle and along the Gulf Coast by tomorrow morning.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Sept. 14

By Duval Times | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Marco Rubio discusses election interference and migration issues on Face the Nation

By Duval Times | Sep 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on Face the Nation to discuss several pressing issues, including foreign election interference, threats to President Donald Trump’s life, and the impact of illegal mass migration on American communities.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Duval Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Sep 21, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.