AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lochloosa Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/lochloosa-fl 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lochloosa-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:35:42 -0600 Sen. Rick Scott: I Proudly Support the Gay Community and Will Fight for a Stronger Bill That Protects All Americans WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-rick-scott-i-proudly-support-the-gay-community-and-will-fight-for-a-stronger-bill-that-protects-all-americans-31491400-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-rick-scott-i-proudly-support-the-gay-community-and-will-fight-for-a-stronger-bill-that-protects-all-americans-31491400-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 17th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced continued record visitation to Florida in the third quarter of 2022. VISIT https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-tourism-continues-to-experience-record-growth-in-q3-2022-31491883-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-tourism-continues-to-experience-record-growth-in-q3-2022-31491883-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 17th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on November 23rd, December 23rd and December https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-state-office-closures-on-november-23rd-december-23rd-and-december-30th-in-celebration-of-the-holidays-31491897-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-state-office-closures-on-november-23rd-december-23rd-and-december-30th-in-celebration-of-the-holidays-31491897-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Restoring Military Focus Act While Russian aggression, Chinese belligerence, and other threats jeopardize international https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-colleagues-introduce-restoring-military-focus-act-31492234-madison-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-colleagues-introduce-restoring-military-focus-act-31492234-madison-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio, Casey Introduce Helping Hands for Families Act U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Helping Households https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-casey-introduce-helping-hands-for-families-act-31492236-gainesville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-casey-introduce-helping-hands-for-families-act-31492236-gainesville-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Urge Biden Administration to Quickly Determine Disaster Assistance Needed Following Hurricanes WASHINGTON, D.C. https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-rick-scott-and-marco-rubio-urge-biden-administration-to-quickly-determine-disaster-assistance-needed-following-hurricanes-31492238-dania-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-rick-scott-and-marco-rubio-urge-biden-administration-to-quickly-determine-disaster-assistance-needed-following-hurricanes-31492238-dania-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 More Floridians Enter the Workforce While National Labor Force Shrinks  Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 18th, Governor Ron DeSantis https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-creates-jobs-for-the-30th-consecutive-month-shows-economic-resiliency-despite-impacts-of-hurricane-ian-31492552-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-creates-jobs-for-the-30th-consecutive-month-shows-economic-resiliency-despite-impacts-of-hurricane-ian-31492552-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 18th, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Florida’s Aging Network received a $400,000 grant from the https://www.americantowns.com/news/wellmed-charitable-foundation-contributes-400000-to-support-first-lady-casey-desantis-hope-hero-volunteer-program-31492563-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wellmed-charitable-foundation-contributes-400000-to-support-first-lady-casey-desantis-hope-hero-volunteer-program-31492563-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Video available for use courtesy of the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis.  Orlando, FL — On Nov 18th, Governor Ron DeSantis welcomed https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-release-governor-desantis-speaks-at-44th-annual-southeastern-united-states-japan-conference-31492571-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-release-governor-desantis-speaks-at-44th-annual-southeastern-united-states-japan-conference-31492571-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Floridians, On Nov 18th, I had the distinct honor to attend the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and commemorate the bravery and https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-floridas-fallen-firefighters-31492588-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-floridas-fallen-firefighters-31492588-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Saturday: Congressman Matt Gaetz to Host Congressional App Challenge Competition Washington, DC – On Saturday, November 19th, U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/saturday-congressman-matt-gaetz-to-host-congressional-app-challenge-competition-31493015-maitland-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/saturday-congressman-matt-gaetz-to-host-congressional-app-challenge-competition-31493015-maitland-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bilirakis and Schakowsky Applaud House Passage of Bill Protecting Consumers from Counterfeit, Stolen Products Online WASHINGTON – https://www.americantowns.com/news/bilirakis-and-schakowsky-applaud-house-passage-of-bill-protecting-consumers-from-counterfeit-stolen-products-online-31493022-fedhaven-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bilirakis-and-schakowsky-applaud-house-passage-of-bill-protecting-consumers-from-counterfeit-stolen-products-online-31493022-fedhaven-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Army Veteran Bob Ruybal NORTH PORT, Fla. — Congressman Greg Steube https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-steube-announces-veteran-history-project-interview-featuring-army-veteran-bob-ruybal-31493026-north-port-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-steube-announces-veteran-history-project-interview-featuring-army-veteran-bob-ruybal-31493026-north-port-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban CCP Members from Obtaining Extended Stay Visas to U.S. Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members are eligible to receive https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-introduces-bill-to-ban-ccp-members-from-obtaining-extended-stay-visas-to-us-31493281-gainesville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-introduces-bill-to-ban-ccp-members-from-obtaining-extended-stay-visas-to-us-31493281-gainesville-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Quickly Submit Hurricane Disaster Estimates In 2022, Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole caused tremendous https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-scott-urge-biden-administration-to-quickly-submit-hurricane-disaster-estimates-31493284-miami-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-scott-urge-biden-administration-to-quickly-submit-hurricane-disaster-estimates-31493284-miami-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600