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U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Leads Letter Slamming the Biden Administration for Weighing Reversal That Could Economically Damage Israel

By West Florida News | Apr 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) along with colleagues Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), and Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) have penned a letter criticizing the Biden Administration's consideration of reversing a Trump Administration decision regarding the labeling of certain Israeli imports. The potential reversal could have detrimental economic effects on Israel by empowering the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement to target the country further.Expressing his concerns, Rep. Steube stated, "It’s completely wrong that the...

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U.S. Rep. Greg Steube and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Designate Iranian Proxies as FTOs

By West Florida News | Apr 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube, alongside 59 of his colleagues, has introduced The Iranian Terror Prevention Act aimed at fully sanctioning and designating 11 Iranian proxy organizations as foreign terrorist organizations (FTO). Rep. Steube emphasized the necessity of combatting terrorism with boldness and strength, stating, "Iran has long utilized proxy forces to execute their terror agenda throughout the region."The Republican Study Committee (RSC) has expressed its support for the legislation, with Chairman Kevin Hern highlighting the urgent need to designate all of...

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Which former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By West Florida News | Apr 14, 2024

This former West Florida News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the West Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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80.9% of Desoto County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By West Florida News | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 34,027 citizens living in Desoto County in 2021, 80.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 27,532 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Which former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By West Florida News | Apr 7, 2024

These former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the West Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many people were old enough to vote in Lee County during 2021?

By West Florida News | Apr 5, 2024

Of the 752,251 citizens living in Lee County in 2021, 82.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 619,418 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring U.S. Navy Veteran Don Wilson

By West Florida News | Apr 2, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has unveiled a new installment in the Veterans History Project Series, highlighting the military service of veterans from Florida’s 17th District. The latest interview showcases the experiences of United States Navy veteran Don Wilson.In response to Wilson's interview, Congressman Steube expressed gratitude, stating, “Florida’s 17th district is grateful to have another American hero share their story of military service. Mr. Wilson’s testimony is a valuable example of patriotism for younger generations to follow.”Reflecting on...