February 27, 2011 - 6:00pm
With Sen. Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville, set to retire in 2012 due to term limits, Republicans from across the state have rallied behind former Rep. Aaron Beans bid to replace him.
With the Senate leadership behind his candidacy -- coupled with previous fund-raising efforts -- Bean will be a heavy favorite to keep the seat, which currently represents parts of Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, though this can change in redistricting next year, in the Republican fold.