Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton starts off 2016 with a lead in Florida over her potential Republican rivals but two candidates from the Sunshine State are keeping it close.

A poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, finds Clinton edges out former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., 46 percent to 45 percent in a potential 2016 matchup. Clinton does slightly better against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., beating him 48 percent to 44 percent.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush starts off the 2016 presidential contest as the favorite son of Florida Republicans.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., met with Bob Cabana, the director of Kennedy Space Center, on Wednesday and stressed that Florida needs to remain active on space exploration, including allowing more opportunities from the private sector.