Marco Rubio, who enjoyed the support of the Tea Party in his successful run for Florida’s senatorial seat in 2010, has announced on a conference call to his donors that he is indeed throwing his hat into the 2016 ring as a presidential candidate. He is set to formally announce at a rally at Miami’s Freedom Tower. You can watch the event live here beginning at 5:30 eastern. Victory Girl, Deanna, has further details here.

And the news is spreading like wildfire:

In a conference call Monday, @marcorubio tells his top donors that he is running for president,@AP reports. #FNPolitics #FoxNews

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) April 13, 2015

Breaking News: Marco Rubio Announces 2016 Presidential Bidhttp://t.co/dcLh2AGmnk

— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 13, 2015