U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., penned an op-ed over at the Miami Herald to warn about how con men can exploit President Barack Obamas federal health-care program to commit fraud. A fierce critic of the program, Rubio has called for its delay to protect Americans privacy and to iron out the continued problems plaguing www.healthcare.gov. Rubio wrote:

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a Web video on Tuesday morning attacking former Gov. Charlie Crist who entered the 2014 gubernatorial race as a Democrat last week. In the new spot, the RPOF slices a Crist video and injects stats showing how Floridas economy suffered under his watch. The video can be seen here.

Florida drivers may be able to drive a little faster on the highways thanks to a new bill being filed Tuesday by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg. Brandes' bill would add an extra 5 mph to Florida highways and is being co-sponsored by Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth.

Florida is the state most at risk of rising sea levels. Floridians saw this year what happens when an abundance of water falls on the state. In South Florida, flooding and environmental damage littered the east and west coasts. Wildlife drowned in the Everglades conservation areas.

Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is riding high after his big re-election win last week and a poll released Monday shows he would be a formidable presidential candidate for Republicans come 2016. Rasmussen Reports released a poll of likely voters on Monday which shows 43 percent backing former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, with Christie right on her heels with 41 percent.

Congressional hopeful and former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink had warm words for those who have served the country Monday. "Today, we honor all veterans for their sacrifice, their sense of duty and their service. And yesterday, we celebrated the Marine Corps 238th birthday. It truly has been a wonderful weekend in Pinellas County with our men and women in uniform," said Sink.

Allen West, the outspoken former representative of Floridas CD 22, has penned a new book that will hit shelves in April 2014.

While many political observers will be quick to hand the newly-patented Florida Democrat Charlie Crist a lion's share of the youth vote in his bid for his second go at the Florida governors mansion, one university student is saying: Not so fast.

Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant issued the following statement regarding Veterans Day: "Today, Americans in every corner of our country are united in honoring the achievements and sacrifices of our nations veterans," said Tant. "For 237 years, those who have worn our nations uniform have defended our freedoms with heroism, and they and their families have carried that heavy burden without complaint. Let us recommit ourselves today to always fight for our veterans, just as hard as they have always fought for us."

While the Venezuelan government released Miami Herald reporter Jim Wyss over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., ripped the leadership of that South American nation. Rubio urged the Organization of American States (OAS) to investigate Venezuelas treatment of the media.

While reports are flying that Tim Tebow could be headed to the broadcasting booth if a National Football League (NFL) team doesnt sign him, a Jacksonville city councilman is pushing the Jaguars to sign the Gator legend.

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Its also beginning to look a lot like 2016. Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., will be in Iowa on Monday to screen The Christmas Candle. Since his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, Santorum took over EchoLight Studios to promote family and Christian entertainment.

Running in the special election for the congressional seat formerly held by his old boss, David Jolly, a former aide to the late U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla., won the support of former Mayor Rick Baker of St. Petersburg on Sunday. Baker had been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Republican nomination.

Gov. Rick Scott issued a statement Monday about the catastrophic typhoon which struck the Philippines last week. Officials say it's possible over 10,000 people may have been killed.