The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a new TV spot on Monday defending Gov. Rick Scott from the attacks of former Gov. Charlie Crist, insisting the Democratic candidate only can offer attacks.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush endorsed Bob Cortes, the Republican candidate running against state Rep. Karen Castor Dentel, D-Maitland, on Monday.

Bob Cortes knows that for Floridas future success, we must have world-class schools, said Bush. Bob has shown a commitment to improving the quality of education for all Florida children through strong accountability and more parental choice, elements that are key to improving student learning.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a possible Republican presidential hopeful in 2016, wrote Panama President Juan Carlos Varela on Monday, asking him to cancel an invitation to the Summit of the Americas which Panama hosts in 2015.

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced it was backing Republicans in congressional races across the Sunshine State. In some of the most competitive elections in Florida, AIF endorsed U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., over Democrat Gwen Graham, Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo over U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla., and former state Rep. Carl Domino over U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla.

On Friday, former Gov. Gary Johnson, R-N.M., the Libertarian presidential candidate in 2012, endorsed Bill Wohlsifer, the Libertarian candidate challenging Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi in November. Johnson, who took 1 percent of the popular vote in 2012, has left the door open to running again for president in 2016.

Bill is a fierce proponent for fiscal responsibility, civil liberties and rational public policy, Johnson said.

Johnson also praised Wohlsifer, an attorney based in Tallahassee, for his record on fighting for medical marijuana.

U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., is facing a serious challenge from Democrat Gwen Graham in November but his campaign released an internal poll on Monday showing the Republican with the lead.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi released a new TV ad on Monday, the second one of her campaign. The new spot focuses on Bondis efforts to crack down on human trafficking.

Concerned about the rise of Ebola, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called for restricting travel with Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea on Monday.

Pointing to warnings issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Buchanan said more needs to be done.

It makes sense for the government to conduct tighter screening of those trying to enter our country from Ebola-ravaged nations, Buchanan said.

These are not exactly halcyon days for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they continue ranking as one of the worst teams in the National Football League (NFL). While there are some intriguing storylines -- including the development of rookie quarterback Blake Bortles -- the Jaguars have started the season 0-5 after finishing 4-12 last year and 2-14 the year before.

Appearing on Fox and Friends on Fox News on Friday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate, said President Barack Obama was standing in the way of economic recovery and noted Democrats are treating him like a liability, not appearing with him on the campaign trail.

Do you think the president has got a strong case?" Brian Kilmeade of Fox News asked. After all, unemployment is down, revenue is up. He feels Obamacare is popular. Do you think the president has got a strong case?