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Florida's two Republican senators are steering clear of voicing support for Rep. Matt Gaetz, branding sex trafficking accusations against him serious but calling it premature to say what should happen to their fellow Floridian and GOP lawmaker.
Jim DeFede spoke to Florida Senator Marco Rubio exclusively during the entire half hour of Facing South Florida.
During an interview with CBS Miami, Florida Senator Marco Rubio acknowledged Donald Trump bears "some level of responsibility" for inciting the crowd leading up to the January 6 Capitol riot, but Rubio also argued it was an isolated incident because in the four years since Trump was elected, "the President spoke on almost a daily basis and there weren't daily riots."
Calling it nothing more than "rumor" and "gossip," Florida Senator Marco Rubio said Ivanka Trump was never considering a run against him for his Senate seat.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio said he supports re-opening the detention center in Homestead for unaccompanied minors.
Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is launching a listening tour on issues like the pandemic and "managing misinformation" as she seriously considers challenging Senator Marco Rubio in 2022.
Senator Marco Rubio won't have to worry about a challenge from a member of the Trump family in his 2022 re-election bid.
The second U.S. Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump got underway Tuesday.
For the second time in a little over a year, House Impeachment Managers will march across to the Capitol to where the Senate will begin considering whether to convict Former President Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Friday, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio took a jab at President Joe Biden by tweeting a video criticizing the president just two days after he was sworn-in.
Florida's two Republican senators are making their critiques known about the Biden administration on day one – even before inauguration activities wrapped up.
Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on President-Elect Joe Biden to support increasing stimulus money from $600 to $2,000, on his first day in office as a show of unity following the D.C. insurrection last week.
South Florida's congressional delegation remains deeply disturbed by the breach at the Capitol Wednesday by supporters of President Trump.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio called Wednesday's siege at the US Capitol "one of the saddest days in our history," and a "national embarrassment."
Amid increasing pressure from outgoing President Donald Trump, Florida Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are staying tight-lipped on how they will vote Wednesday when Congress is set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump falsely claimed to have won several states. He accused Democrats of stealing the election. Without evidence, he said there were secretly dumped ballots. All were flagged by Twitter.
President Donald Trump is defending supporters who were seen surrounding a Biden campaign bus in Texas, which led Democrats to cancel an event there and suggested the FBI should stop investigating the incident. Florida Senator Marco Rubio also announced his support of the incident.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said the Senate should consider President Donald Trump's nominee to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died Friday at age 87 of cancer.
Florida's US Senator Marco Rubio was one of a handful of lawmakers that have been sanctioned by China for "behaving badly on Hong Kong-related issues."
Jim DeFede went one-on-one with Sen. Marco Rubio on a variety of topics.
Sen. Marco Rubio believes the handling of the coronavirus crisis has been far from ideal. He also said attacks on science have undermined efforts to control the spread of the disease.
Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio addressed a whole range of issues about the state's rising COVID-19 numbers and re-opening schools in the fall.
U.S Senator Marco Rubio is calling on younger people to abide by the Centers for Disease Control guidelines to help stem the increases of coronavirus.
A new bill introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio would protect the NCAA from being challenged in court on player compensation.
Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio introduced a bill Wednesday to stop the flow of money to the Cuban regime.
Police across South Florida will monitor and enforce the law if anyone fires a gun into the air on New Year's Eve, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
A small twin-engine plane crashed into a Doraville homeowner's backyard on Sunday morning after experiencing engine trouble just miles from its destination, authorities said.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
A North Miami man is accused of attacking his roommate with a machete and liquor bottle during a Christmas Day argument, investigators say.
Police across South Florida will monitor and enforce the law if anyone fires a gun into the air on New Year's Eve, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
A small twin-engine plane crashed into a Doraville homeowner's backyard on Sunday morning after experiencing engine trouble just miles from its destination, authorities said.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
A North Miami man is accused of attacking his roommate with a machete and liquor bottle during a Christmas Day argument, investigators say.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.