Sheriff Joe Arpaio has won national attention for getting involved in matters far outside his Maricopa County, Ariz., jurisdiction. His latest effort came on Wednesday when he went to bat for Stop Hillary PAC which is already getting active to prevent former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from winning the presidency in 2016.

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., said on Tuesday that she would co-sponsor the REPAY Supplies Act which would make a $250 classroom expense deduction permanent for teachers who pay for school supplies out of their own pocket. The current deduction is set to expire at the end of the year.

Gov. Rick Scott and first lady Ann Scott honored six Floridians during an induction ceremony on Tuesday at the Capitol for the new Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation," said Scott. "We must continue to support our veterans who have served the Sunshine State. This Veterans Hall of Fame will show our support to those who worked so hard and made sacrifices for our state and nation, and have helped ensure freedom for all.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi can rejoice knowing that even though she may have Democratic opponents in her bid for re-election, they haven't raised nearly has much money as she has. October campaign finance reports in the attorney general race were released Tuesday, showing that Bondi's campraised $76,578 in October, for a grand total of $481,479. On top of that, an electioneering communications organization named "And Justice for All" thats dedicated to Bondi's re-election raised $84,100 for a total of $894,082.

Florida Democrats fired back at former Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday after he endorsed Gov. Rick Scott for re-election. The Florida Democratic Party issued a press release noting that Bush backed then-Attorney General Bill McCollum over Scott in 2010. The Florida Democrats tried to remind voters that Bush was critical of Scott using his personal fortune to bankroll his campaign. Three years ago, Jeb Bush showed better judgment than he did today, said Allison Tant, the chairwoman of the Florida Democrats, on Tuesday.

Former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico, who was the Libertarian Partys presidential candidate in 2012, ripped into President Barack Obamas health care law on Tuesday.

SeaWorld is appealing a federal ruling blocking trainers from entering the water with killer whales during performances after the death of Dawn Brancheau, a SeaWorld trainer who was dragged underwater and killed by orca whale Tilikum in 2010. SeaWorld and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration made their cases to a federal appeals court on Tuesday.

Marshall Criser III, the president of AT&T Florida, was named as the finalist to be the next State University System of Florida chancellor on Tuesday. Criser has many ties to the business community, including serving on the board of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and having served as chairman of Florida TaxWatch. Criser also has a background in higher education, including serving on the board of the University of Florida. Crisers father had served as president of the University of Florida.

Gov.Rick Scott announced Tuesday that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has committed to building a cost-effective I-395 bridge that will improve connectivity between I-95 and PortMiami. The FDOT will seek appropriations from the Florida Legislature in the departments Work Program with the goal of beginning construction in 2018.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush offered an early endorsement of Gov. Rick Scotts bid for a second term. "I'm pleased to endorse Governor Scott for re-election and look forward to supporting his campaign during the coming year, Bush said on Tuesday. "It's simple why I'm supporting Rick Scott. He campaigned on a platform of getting Florida's economy back on track, and has delivered on that promise.

With the U.S. continuing to negotiate with Iran on its nuclear program, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called for tougher sanctions on that nation.

Generation Opportunity, a Virginia-based organization funded by the Koch Brothers, is taking its anti-Obamacare fight to the doors of college campuses across the country.

Republican congressional hopeful David Jolly has been running for Congress less than a week but claimed major momentum on Tuesday. Jolly is seeking the Republican nomination in a special election for the seat left open by the death of U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla. Jolly served on Youngs staff and has the endorsement of his widow.

Obamacare may be (partially) alive and well, but a new Rasmussen Reports poll found that most Americans view the health care law as bad for the country and want to repeal it.

Gov. Rick Scott is scheduled to make an announcement on Tuesday in Miami regarding the I-395 signature bridge project. Plans to upgrade the bridge have been in the works for over 20 years, but state transportation engineers have been working with downtown Miami residents and civic leaders to develop the signature bridge since 2009.