Following Hurricane Milton’s catastrophic impact on communities throughout Florida, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with Charlotte County emergency management personnel, local officials, and small business owners to discuss the storm’s impact and current recovery...
Following Hurricane Milton’s catastrophic landfall, Governor Ron DeSantis has requested an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to support Florida's response and recovery efforts. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and members...
Following Hurricane Milton’s catastrophic landfall in Florida, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined the U.S. Coast Guard to survey impacted areas across the State. Photos are courtesy of Senator Rubio’s office. Senator Rubio joins the U.S. Coast Guard for a flyover...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s...
Major Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida, bringing with it devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. The Seminole Tribe of Florida should have access to the federal resources required for emergency response and recovery preparations on...
Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to potentially hinder or obstruct the Port of Tampa Bay, which receives more than 40 percent of Florida’s petroleum products. It’s crucial for the federal government to expedite all requested measures to protect Florida’s economy...
As Marco Rubio stood alone under the bright lights of the News-Journal Center stage Wednesday morning, Florida’s junior senator remarked on the unusual setting for a political meeting.
“I almost feel like I have to tell some jokes or sing a song,” he quipped.
But judging from the crowd’s reaction — including two standing ovations — Rubio was right at home on a big stage.
Even as some of the Republicans swept to victory in November have come home to mixed receptions during Congress’ spring recess, Rubio’s star power has not dimmed. Wednesday’s crowd of about 250 people — who were asked to RSVP to Rubio’s office before attending — seemed disappointed only twice: when Rubio apologetically made his farewells and when he deflected suggestions he’d be on a presidential ticket in 2012.
“Please, no,” the 39-year-old said with a broad smile. “There are media here and my wife wouldn’t take the news well.”
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