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…
Rubio swings through Pensacola
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio made a campaign stop in Pensacola this afternoon and asked for his supporters to help get out the vote tomorrow. Rubio faces south Florida developer Carlos Beruff in…
Rubio: voters feel ‘their country is unraveling’
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio visited Pensacola this morning to discuss the renovation of federal courthouse that has been closed because of mold issues. He spent a few minutes with Inweekly and talked…
Damn, Rubio leads Beruff by 60 points after only being in the race one week
In poll conducted by Associated Industries of Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio has 64 percentage point lead over challenger Carlos Beruff. Rubio announced his intent to run for re-eleciton last week. Rubio crushes…
Pensacola Wrap Up: week ending June 25, 2016
The qualifying period is over. For Jeff Miller’s Congressional seat, we have eight GOP candidates and only one Democrat: Bydlak, Rebekah Johansen (REP) Dosev, Cris (REP) Evers, Greg (REP) Fairchild, Gary (REP)…
DeSantis out of Senate race, Jolly qualifies for House race
From The News Service of Florida: DESANTIS EXITS SENATE RACE, TO RUN FOR HOUSE SEAT Just hours after U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced he will run for re-election, Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis…
Lopez-Cantera endorses Rubio, encourages Beruff and Wilcox to withdraw
Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera issued the following statement regarding Marco Rubio’s decision to seek re-election to the U.S. Senate: “I want to thank all of my supporters in this campaign, and I…
Evers gun giveaway ‘screams of desperation’ [podcast]
Full Contact Strategies CEO Ryan Wiggins wasn’t impressed with State Sen. Greg Evers’ AR-15 giveaway contest for those who like his Facebook page. Evers is running in a crowded field in the…
Buzz: Rubio will announce U.S. Senate run today
The Washington Post is reporting that Marco Rubio will announce that he is running for his U.S. Senate. The latest polls show he immediately becomes the favorite in the race. POLL: RUBIO…
