Rick Scott (likely) launching U.S. Senate run from Orlando

Gov. Rick Scott will make a “major announcement” tomorrow in Orlando at 10 a.m., almost certainly a launch of his Senate run against Sen. Bill Nelson.

The host facility: Offices of a local construction company, where Scott will gaggle, per an email from Scott for Florida.

In the afternoon, Scott moves on to Fort Myers for another local presser.

Expect Scott to host roll out events in other markets later in the week, such as the Hialeah event previously reported Tuesday.

The 65-year-old Republican is leaving the Governor’s Office in early 2019 and has ramped up criticism of Nelson in the past few months.

Nelson, who will turn 76 later this year, is currently the only statewide elected Democrat in Florida. He easily won his last two elections but many believe Scott will be his toughest opponent yet.