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...
Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to impact Florida with devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. After just being hit by Hurricane Helene, it’s crucial for the State of Florida to have the support of the federal government. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio...
This year marks the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against Israel. 32 Americans died in those attacks, and four of the Americans taken hostage that day remain in captivity. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a video remembering the...
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s gulf coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with the Florida Farm Bureau as well as local agricultural producers, farmers, and growers to discuss the storm’s impact. Photos are courtesy of...
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with local officials and volunteers from the barrier islands to discuss the storm’s impact and current recovery efforts. Photos are courtesy of...
Bartow, FL — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) toured Walter Farms’ blueberry farm in Polk County to discuss his efforts to counter the influx of blueberry imports due to unfair trade practices by countries like Mexico. Rubio also held a roundtable with members of the Florida Farm Bureau and the Polk County Farm Bureau to discuss a range of issues including seasonal produce, farm labor issues, and natural resource management. Following the tour and the roundtable, Rubio was awarded the Friend of Florida Farm Bureau Award for his leadership on Florida agricultural issues.
Pictures Courtesy of Senator Rubio’s Office
Rubio tours the blueberry farms at Walter Farms in Bartow, Florida
Rubio holds a roundtable discussion with the Polk County Farm Bureau and the Florida Farm Bureau on seasonal produce, H2A visa reform, natural resource management, and more
Rubio is presented with the Friend of Florida Farm Bureau Award