Senator Rick Scott visited the Taylor County Emergency Operations Center today to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene. Accompanying him were Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett, and Florida State Senator Corey Simon. Senator Scott is traveling around Florida to urge families to prepare for the storm, evacuate if necessary, and stay safe.
PERRY, Fla. – El Senador Rick Scott visitó el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Taylor para recibir información de las autoridades locales y de los funcionarios de gestión de emergencias mientras Florida se prepara para la llegada del huracán Helene. El Senador Scott estuvo acompañado por el director financiero de Florida Jimmy Patronis, el sheriff del condado de Taylor Wayne Padgett y el senador estatal de Florida Corey Simon. Antes de la llegada de Helene, el Senador Scott está viajando por Florida para instar a las familias a hacer un plan antes de la...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has introduced the Fentanyl Reduction Engrained by Economic Deterrence Act, aimed at combating the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States. This legislation is a response to what Rubio describes as "the Biden-Harris Administration’s disastrous open-border policy," which he claims has facilitated the entry of fentanyl, making it one of the leading causes of death in America.
Senator Rick Scott received a second briefing from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director, Dr. Michael Brennan, regarding Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and pose significant risks to the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. Landfall is anticipated on Thursday, with potential life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds along the coastline.
Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Chuck Grassley and 42 other Republican colleagues in urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to address alleged abuses within the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The group has expressed concerns over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failing to comply with two out of three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests.
In response to recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, the Senate has unanimously passed Senator Rick Scott’s Enhanced Presidential Security Act. The legislation, which was spearheaded in the House by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres, had previously cleared the House with a unanimous 405-0 vote. This act aims to elevate the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protection for presidential and vice-presidential nominees to match the level currently provided to sitting presidents and vice presidents. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature.
Senator Rick Scott has received updated information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) regarding Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. The storm poses a significant threat to Florida's Panhandle and Gulf Coast, with landfall anticipated on Thursday. The NHC has issued warnings for potentially deadly storm surges and damaging winds along the coast.
Since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel, cases of antisemitic harassment have increased more than 500 percent at college campuses across the United States. Many Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) have failed to prevent or stop antisemitism and have not been held responsible.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues have expressed concerns to the Biden-Harris Administration regarding individuals tied to the Cuban regime entering the United States. In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, they called for a review of entry procedures and the removal of those affiliated with the Cuban regime.
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), established by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, is a bipartisan commission that monitors and reports on international religious freedom. The commission’s authorization is set to expire on September 30, 2024. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3764, a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reauthorize USCIRF for two years. The bill now awaits the President’s signature.
On September 19, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the National Religious Broadcasters association, emphasizing the importance of faith-based messaging in society.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Paul Clement have presented a plan to address antisemitism on college campuses. According to a survey by Alums for Campus Fairness, "44% of Jewish students report never or rarely feeling safe identifying as a Jew at their school."
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, soon to be Hurricane Helene, is expected to make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane later this week. The storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, and hazardous seas to Florida’s impacted areas. Additionally, this inclement weather has the potential to cause isolated tornadic activity across Florida.
Senator Rick Scott spoke with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), regarding Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to impact the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. The storm is forecasted to make landfall on Thursday and may strengthen into a major hurricane, posing risks of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds.
On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) expressed strong opposition to Florida’s Constitutional referendum process and Amendments 3 and 4 during a Special Order Hour on the U.S. House Floor.
Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have formally requested President Joe Biden to approve Florida's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This comes as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, also known as Helene, is expected to intensify into a major hurricane. The storm is forecasted to bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, hazardous seas, and potential isolated tornadic activity across 41 Florida counties.
Senator Rick Scott has spoken with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), to receive updates on Tropical Cyclone Nine, which poses a significant risk to the northwest Florida area and the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday and is likely to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing potentially deadly storm surges and damaging winds along the coast. The NHC anticipates issuing hurricane watches and warnings for the Panhandle and along the Gulf Coast by tomorrow morning.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.