U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and the Acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly to honor those involved in…
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Rubio: ‘Cuba today is governed exactly the same way as it was 48 hours ago’
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio yesterday appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd.†He said that while the death of Fidel Castro is a “historical milestone”, it won’t impact the day-to-day…
State weekly roundup: GOP holds Trump Card
(Recap and analysis of the week in state government) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The 2016 elections had already produced their share of surprises. The triumph of a reality-television…
Rubio wins, GOP maintains control of Senate
Sen. Marco Rubio did very well in Northwest Florida: Escambia Santa Rosa Okaloosa Walton Rubio 93,693 (62.2%) 66,700 (76.9%) 74,646 (74.8%) 25,682 (77.2%) Murphy 51,021 (33.9%) 16,226 (18.7%) 20,755 (20.8%) 6,319 (19%)…
Rubio: Supreme Court at stake in his race
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio made a campaign stop at The Sandshaker Lounge on Saturday. His focus was to urge his supporters to get out the vote and remind them that Florida is…
Backroom briefing: Could Independents send Rubio back to Senate
(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM SAUNDERS AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA As Republican incumbent Marco Rubio and Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy square off…
Rubio on Pensacola Beach on Saturday
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will visit Pensacola on Saturday afternoon. He will be at Sandshaker, 731 Pensacola Beach Road, Pensacola Beach. Rally starts at 12:30 pm. Door open at 11:45 a.m.
Rubio: FBI email investigation should impact president race
“How could you possibly elect someone as President who’s under FBI investigation?” asked Sen. Marco Rubio in phone interview this morning. “For example, what if she’s indicted in March or in April…
Jeff Miller on Trump, Rubio, National Guard bonuses and Federal Courthouse repairs [podcast]
Congressman Jeff Miller spend 20 minutes yesterday giving an update on local and national politics on “Pensacola Speaks.” On efforts to recollect bonuses from National Guard: “Absolutely ridiculous. They knew better then…
Rubio, Murphy clash in senate debate
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA As he was pressed Monday night during a heated, hour-long debate with Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy, Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said he won’t…
Rubio opening lead in Senate race
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Backed by growing support from independent voters, Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has opened a seven-point lead over Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy, according to…
Rubio, Murphy face off for U.S. Senate seat
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, the Republican incumbent, will face Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy in November in a high-profile race that could decide control of…