And Scott’s reelection to the Senate isn’t a given. Recent public polls show his Democratic opponent in this year’s Senate race — former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell — closing in on him in the final weeks before Election Day, while his approval rating among Floridians remains well under the 50% mark.

Sen. Rick Scott is touring the state in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s landfall on Thursday night, and he’s telling Florida Politics what he’s seeing and what he’s doing to help out Floridians.

As Hurricane Helene formed and barreled toward the Big Bend, it provided an opportunity for Rick Scott, Florida’s reelection-seeking U.S. senator, to show garner public attention with less than

As waiters passed around Cuban sandwiches and croquetas, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto made the case to a small crowd of Democrats that it was time for Florida to elect a second Latina to the upper chamber of Congress — and why that candidate should be Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

Fla., joins 'The Faulkner Focus' after touring damage from Hurricane Helene to provide updates and discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' planned border visit.

As Hurricane Helene formed and barreled toward the Big Bend, it provided an opportunity for Rick Scott, Florida’s reelection-seeking U.S. senator. He demonstrated concern for the state’s residents, warned them to protect themselves — and got public attention with less than six weeks until Election Day.

Senator Rick Scott made three stops Wednesday in the Panhandle and Big Bend areas in advance of Hurricane Helene’s arrival. Helene is due to make landfall Thursday night in or near Franklin County as a possible category 4 hurricane.