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Senator Rick Scott speaking at the podium during the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Rick Scott is worried about illegal Mexican strawberries

Scott urged feds to investigate the “suspected illegal dumping” of Mexican strawberries.

by News Service of Florida July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Naples, is pushing the federal government to take action to protect Florida’s strawberry harvest from foreign producers. In a July 2 letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Scott urged the federal government to investigate the “suspected illegal dumping” of Mexican strawberries during Florida’s peak growing and harvesting season. “The dumping […]

Kanye West, also known as Ye, wearing a bagging sweatshirt.

Emails show how Kanye West’s Tampa shows were booked, and how they became almost impossible to cancel

Internal messages show the TSA agreed to changes that barred it from canceling the concerts over ‘artist identity,’ ‘public statements’ or ‘political viewpoints.’

by Colin Wolf June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Protesters carrying American and Trump flags gather outside the US Capitol Building during the January 6 riots in Washington DC.

Florida U.S. Senator Ashley Moody votes against Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Rick Scott is pressuring Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West shows at Raymond James Stadium

“West’s remarks are vile and a slap in the face to our state’s Jewish community.”

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Florida Sen. Rick Scott was ‘surprised’ by spending in ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but he still voted for it anyway

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a calculation Sunday showing the bill would add $3.25 trillion to deficits over 10 years.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025August 3, 2025

When it comes to getting FEMA funds for hurricane season, Rick Scott says he’ll do ‘everything I can’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix May 30, 2025June 6, 2025

Rick Scott has yet to comment on DeSantis nuking his in-state tuition waiver for Dreamers

Perhaps Scott will respond similarly when he eventually does weigh in on the repeal of the 2014 law, now scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 17, 2025February 27, 2025

Florida Republicans look to cancel in-state tuition breaks for ‘Dreamers’

Lawmakers and then-Gov. Rick Scott in 2014 approved the law.

by Jim Turner, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida December 16, 2024April 3, 2025

Rick Scott defends Pete Hegseth, who is accused of mistreating women and getting drunk on the job

The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night that Trump was “considering” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 4, 2024December 24, 2024

Rick Scott loses bid to become Senate majority leader

Scott campaigned for the post as a loyal lieutenant to Trump.

by News Service of Florida November 13, 2024April 27, 2025

Florida’s US Senate seat: It’s essential to get Rick Scott out

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is, literally, our only hope.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 1, 2024

Rick Scott is an anthropomorphic snake in new ad from Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

“Florida’s biggest snake isn’t in the Everglades, he’s in the Senate.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 15, 2024February 6, 2025

Rick Scott thinks Mike Johnson could be convinced to reconvene congress and work on FEMA funding

Johnson, has said that Congress will address those funding needs but only after the general election.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 15, 2024April 9, 2025

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, even Rick Scott says climate is ‘clearly changing’

Florida’s former governor told reporters, ‘we’ve got to figure this out.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 29, 2024January 24, 2025

Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he’s not ready to commit to debating Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

“We’ll see what happens,” Scott replied when asked a second time about a debate.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 12, 2024August 1, 2025

‘Clown show’: Florida Democrats respond to Rubio, Scott and DeSantis RNC speeches

The three took the stage during the second day of the convention in Milwaukee.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2024June 13, 2025

In Tampa, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell makes her case for the U.S. Senate

The likely Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate made five appearances in the Tampa Bay Area over the past two days

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 19, 2024January 10, 2025

Florida Gov. DeSantis calls Trump’s conviction in porn star hush money trial a ‘mockery of our judicial system’

Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11.

by News Service of Florida May 31, 2024September 5, 2024

Florida’s Mucarsel-Powell says property insurance reform is a top priority if elected to U.S. Senate

Scott campaign insists her plan ‘mirrors’ positions he has championed

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix May 24, 2024October 22, 2024

Florida Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump over DeSantis

“Republican voters are making their voices heard loud and clear. They want to return to the leadership of Donald Trump.”

by News Service of Florida November 2, 2023July 17, 2024