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.

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.

Sen. Rick Scott kind of threw Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis under the bus during a Friday afternoon CNN discussion about Hurricane Helene.

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, to show garner public attention with less than