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South Lake Today area weekly mass times

By South Lake Today | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the South Lake Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congressman Webster Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Fix Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness

By South Lake Today | Oct 27, 2023

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with Rep. Maxwell Frost, has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving hurricane preparedness. The legislation, known as H.R. 6080 or the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act, seeks to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations, such as seniors, people with disabilities, and those in rural and urban areas, are adequately addressed in emergency planning and response.Speaking about the bill, Rep. Webster emphasized the importance of providing assistance to those who are most vulnerable during natural disasters. He...

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Webster Votes to Pass Resolution Supporting Israel

By South Lake Today | Oct 25, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan resolution, H.Res 771, expressing support for Israel and condemning Hamas' war against the country. Congressman Daniel Webster, who co-introduced the resolution with 425 colleagues, emphasized the importance of standing with Israel in the face of the brutal attacks launched by Hamas terrorists.In a statement, Rep. Webster said, "Today, I voted to reaffirm the United States' support of Israel and to condemn the brutal war launched by Hamas terrorists. On October 7th, Hamas terrorists carried out an unprovoked and...

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Webster Urges DOJ to Address Pro-Hamas Activity in the United States

By South Lake Today | Oct 23, 2023

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with U.S. Representative John Moolenaar and 33 other Republican House colleagues, has expressed concern about the recent public rallies in the United States in support of the Hamas Terrorist Organization. They are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to respond to a series of questions regarding this pro-Hamas activity.Since Hamas' initial attack on Israel on October 7, rallies in support of Hamas have been taking place across the United States. These rallies have led to violence and anti-Semitic vandalism targeting Jewish...

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South Lake Today area weekly mass times

By South Lake Today | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the South Lake Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lake County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q3 2023

By South Lake Today | Oct 21, 2023

There was one company in a city associated with Lake County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Webster Inquires DOJ About Lawsuit Against Governor Abbott

By South Lake Today | Oct 20, 2023

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and their Republican colleagues, have expressed concerns about the recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Governor Greg Abbott and the State of Texas. The lawsuit revolves around the border security measures implemented by the Abbott Administration.In their letter to the U.S. Department of the Army and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Republican lawmakers raise questions about the DOJ's motives and highlight the impact of the...

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South Lake Today area weekly mass times

By South Lake Today | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the South Lake Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Webster and Over 100 Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Iran From Accessing $6 Billion in Funds

By South Lake Today | Oct 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Florida Congressman Daniel Webster and Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, have introduced legislation to prevent Iran from accessing $6 billion in funds that were unfrozen by the Biden Administration on September 11, 2023. The move comes in response to the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, which were carried out by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists."Iran cannot be trusted," said Rep. Webster. "As the world's largest state-sponsor of terrorism, Iran poses a significant threat to U.S. interests, international security,...

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Webster Calls on Biden To Prevent Iran From Accessing Billions in Funds

By South Lake Today | Oct 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher and nearly 100 House colleagues, has sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to take specific actions to prevent Iran from accessing billions of dollars to further subsidize Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel. The letter expresses concern over the Iranian regime's continued support for terrorist groups and their threats against the Israeli people.The letter states, "Your administration recently released $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran in return for...

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Lake County district student body primarily comprised of white students in 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Oct 12, 2023

In Lake County district, white outnumbered students of any other ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Rep. Webster and Colleagues Introduce Resolution Supporting Israel

By South Lake Today | Oct 11, 2023

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, and nearly 400 other colleagues, has introduced a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel. The resolution, H.Res. 768, condemns Hamas' brutal war against Israel and expresses solidarity with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric attacks launched by Hamas and other terrorists.In a statement, Rep. Webster emphasized the importance of U.S. support for Israel in countering the constant threats posed by Iranian-backed terrorist...

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Florida Congressman Urges Asylum for Romeike Family Facing Deportation

By South Lake Today | Oct 8, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has joined forces with U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and 30 other House colleagues to advocate for asylum status to be granted to the Romeike family. In a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the lawmakers expressed their concerns regarding the family's potential deportation back to Germany."To force this refugee family to suddenly return to Germany, with a government that once forcibly removed...

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House Republicans Propose Using Unspent Funds for Debt Reduction

By South Lake Today | Oct 8, 2023

Washington, D.C. — The House Republicans' proposed Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024, passed by the House Appropriations Committee and awaiting full consideration by the U.S. House, includes a provision that requires all unspent money from the Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) to be allocated towards debt and deficit reduction.Member of the U.S. House, Rep. Webster, expressed his support for this measure, highlighting his own longstanding commitment to fiscal responsibility. "I’m pleased to see that House Republicans are on the verge of...

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South Lake Today area weekly mass times

By South Lake Today | Oct 7, 2023

The following parishes in the South Lake Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lake County Schools District Education: More students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Oct 6, 2023

For the 2022-23 school year, Lake County Schools District reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 1,607 more students being enrolled.

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Florida Congressman Votes for Spending Bill to Cut $11 Billion and Address Border Crisis

By South Lake Today | Oct 5, 2023

Washington, DC – Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has expressed his support for an amended bill aimed at reducing spending and addressing the border crisis. Webster voted in favor of the 30-day spending bill, known as H.R. 5525 - Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act, which would have cut $11 billion in spending for October alone and compelled the Biden Administration to secure the border.Speaking about his vote, Congressman Webster stated, "The DOJ’s special counsel investigations and reckless spending will...

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Florida Congressman Votes to Cut Government Spending and Advocate for Responsible Fiscal Path

By South Lake Today | Oct 5, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has taken a stand against excessive government spending by voting to pass four out of the twelve required government spending bills. The bills include the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, and the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024.In an effort to reduce government...

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Congressman Daniel Webster Calls for Answers on DHS Negligence in Tracking Migrants

By South Lake Today | Oct 2, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with U.S. Representative Lance Gooden (R-TX), and 28 other House Republicans, recently demanded answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report. The report exposed DHS's failure to track nearly 177,000 migrants after their entry into the country, highlighting serious incompetence and posing risks to national security."Based on the OIG report and the countless incidents over the past two years, it is evident...

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Lake County?

By South Lake Today | Oct 1, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Lake County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?