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Greg Steube advocates making Trump's 2017 tax reforms permanent

By West Florida News | May 31, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has written an opinion piece emphasizing the importance of making President Trump's 2017 tax reform legislation permanent and outlining the potential consequences of allowing it to expire, as proposed by President Biden. The op-ed was published in The Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | May 30, 2024

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

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9.4% of DeSoto County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By West Florida News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in DeSoto County hit 9.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Rep. Greg Steube announces new Veterans History Project interview featuring Al Harring

By West Florida News | May 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series, which highlights the accomplishments and military careers of veterans from Florida’s 17th District. The latest interview features United States Navy veteran Al Harring.

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Rep Greg Steube congratulates FL-17 students on military academy appointments

By West Florida News | May 29, 2024

SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today congratulated thirteen students from Florida’s 17th Congressional District who received appointments to U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Steube nominated 21 individuals in December.

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Rep. Steube announces job opening for veterans in Sarasota office

By West Florida News | May 28, 2024

SARASOTA, FL — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced his office is seeking veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses for a two-year paid position in his Sarasota District Office as part of the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The individual will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.

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House passes Steube's Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act

By West Florida News | May 21, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). This legislation aims to provide tax relief for Americans affected by recent hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and the train derailment in Ohio.

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Port Charlotte student wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By West Florida News | May 20, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced this week that Beyonce Landa, an 11th grade student at Port Charlotte High School, is the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The first-place winner, Landa, was pictured holding her piece, “Delicate Eulogy,” alongside her parents, Yenley & Bernardo Landa.

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | May 18, 2024

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

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5.4% of citizens unemployed in Charlotte County in 2021

By West Florida News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Charlotte County hit 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Rep. Greg Steube secures historic success with disaster tax relief petition

By West Florida News | May 17, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) recently celebrated the success of his discharge petition aimed at delivering disaster tax relief. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for the backing of 217 bipartisan colleagues and emphasized the significance of this achievement.

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Faith Wharton, former Charlotte High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By West Florida News | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number 14 seed.

Which former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By West Florida News | May 12, 2024

This former West Florida News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | May 11, 2024

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

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Gulf Coast Breathe Free helps raise $110,000 for dog rescue foundation

By West Florida News | May 8, 2024

Gulf Coast Breathe Free helped raise $110,000 for a Texas-based dog rescue foundation during a national conference held in Dallas this April.

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Kerstyn Shaw, former Charlotte High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By West Florida News | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

Which former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By West Florida News | May 5, 2024

This former West Florida News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | May 4, 2024

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

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Geometry FAST expectations in DeSoto County in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | May 1, 2024

DeSoto County FAST results are in, and 30.4% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.