Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was sworn in for a second term and called for an increased commitment to job creation and fiscal conservatism on Tuesday.

Following the state constitutional revisions of 1968, Scott is only the fifth governor in Florida history to serve a second consecutive term, joining former Govs. Reubin Askew, Bob Graham, Lawton Chiles and Jeb Bush. Scott defeated former Gov. Charlie Crist in November.

Ready to take over the U.S. Senate Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., slammed President Barack Obamas plans to normalize relations with Cuba. On Tuesday, Rubio sent a letter to Obama noting more than 50 political prisoners held by the Castro regime and calling for the White House to end normalization efforts.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., will file the paperwork to create a federal leadership PAC on Tuesay as he continues exploring running for the Republican presidential nomination.

Bush will launch his new Right to Rise PAC on Tuesday according to a report from Fox News.

Florida TaxWatch released a report on Tuesday morning looking at how the Sunshine States economy will do in the new year. The report shows economic growth across the state, particularly in Naples-Marco Island and Palm Coast. The report also finds Floridas housing market is making a comeback.

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., who won a second term in November, is challenging U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to lead the House on Tuesday. Yoho made his final pitch in an email to supporters sent out on Tuesday morning.

I didn't come to Washington for a job, Yoho insisted. I came for a cause and love of country. I believe members who feel the same way cannot in good conscience accept the status quo. As such, I along with others have stepped forward to offer an alternative.

Gov. Rick Scotts team released excepts from the governors second inaugural address on Monday. Scott, only the fifth governor in Florida history to win a second term, will be sworn in again on Tuesday.

In the speech, Scott will focus on fiscal conservatism, calling for lower taxes and smaller government, highlighting how they help the economy. Scott also will promise to hit other states, looking to recruit jobs and new residents.

Here are some excerpts from the speech:

With a federal judge striking down the state constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2008 recognizing only traditional marriage in the Sunshine State, same-sex marriage is set to start in Florida on Tuesday. Conservative attorney John Stemberger of the Florida Family Policy Council has been fighting against same-sex marriage efforts and weighed in on the situation on Monday.

Insisting not much can be done currently, Stemberger emailed supporters offering his take on where things stand.

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., voted against U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to lead the House in 2013, and on Saturday night the North Florida congressman said he still opposed his leadership. Yoho said he would run against Boehner if needed but added there was a deep bench of diverse and qualified members he could support in the Republican caucus.

Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., announced on Saturday night that he will end his Huckabee show on Fox News and explore running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Huckabee placed a surprising second in the 2008 Republican presidential primaries, winning the Iowa caucus. Following his 2008 presidential bid, Huckabee moved to the Florida Panhandle.

Gov. Rick Scott named Jim Boxold as secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation on Friday. Boxold, currently the chief of staff of the department, will take over on Jan. 3.