By his own admission, Rick Scott isn’t flashy. His allies acknowledge that he is neither a great orator nor the kind of politician who can fill an arena with loyal supporters,

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

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.

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.