Conservatives and tea party supporters continue to try to recruit Dr. Ben Carson to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Carson is best known for his fierce criticism of President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. John Phillip Sousa IV, the namesake of the patriotic composer and the chairman of the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee, emailed conservatives on Wednesday night comparing Carson to former President Ronald Reagan.

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) went after former Gov. Charlie Crist on Thursday, trying to link him to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. Despite having spent most of his career in the GOP, Crist is the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. Lenny Curry, the chairman of the RPOF, hit Crist for hiring Jim Messina as a campaign adviser -- a Democratic operative best known for managing Obamas 2012 campaign.

Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, best known for his three bids for the White House, praised pro-life advocates taking part in the March for Life on Wednesday.

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Wednesday that Frontier Communications will expand operations in DeLand, adding almost 140 new jobs in the Volusia County area.

A new poll shows former Gov. Charlie Crists numbers with Democrats are dropping, though he still holds a strong lead over former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich as they battle for their partys nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. After spending most of his career as a Republican, Crist joined the Democrats at the end of 2012.

Gov. Rick Scott released a new video Wednesday morning trumpeting the working class and employee success in the Sunshine State. Check out the video below:

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an ad on Wednesday hitting former state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic candidate in a special congressional election, on taxes and for backing President Barack Obamas federal health-care law.

With pro-life advocates from across the nation in Washington on Wednesday for the 41st annual March for Life, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., reaffirmed his opposition to abortion. Every day, more than 3,000 children are aborted in America the same country that is called the land of the free and the home of the brave, Ross said. This is not just unacceptable it is a horrific tragedy. These children are precious and are truly gifts. Each child is a miracle.

Republican congressional candidate David Jolly won the endorsement of U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Wednesday. McCain, best known for being the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, praised Jolly for his work on behalf of veterans.

Rep. Larry Metz, R-Groveland, became the 20th state legislator to back Blaise Ingoglias bid for a Florida House seat representing parts of Hernando County. Im pleased to join the growing list of my colleagues with my endorsement of Blaise Ingoglia for the Florida House, said Metz on Wednesday. Blaise understands the importance of limited government, low taxes, balanced budgets, and more personal responsibility. He is a conservative voice that will represent the people of District 35 well in Tallahassee.

A Democratic-aligned Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll unveiled Wednesday finds a strong majority -- 65 percent -- of Floridians say they would support a state constitutional amendment favoring medical marijuana. Only 23 percent say they oppose it. Trial lawyer John Morgan, a prominent Democratic fundraiser, has led efforts to collect signatures to ensure the proposed amendment will be on the ballot in November. To pass, the amendment needs 60 percent support.

A new poll finds President Barack Obama and his signature health-care law remain unpopular in Florida. The poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, finds almost a majority -- 48 percent -- of those surveyed disapprove of Obama while 44 percent approve of him. While 40 percent approve of Obamas federal health-care law, 49 percent disapprove of it.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has small leads over her two Democratic challengers, according to a poll released on Wednesday.

Gov. Rick Scott has come back strongly against former Gov. Charlie Crist according to a poll released on Wednesday. The poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, finds Crist, who is running for the Democratic nomination, taking 43 percent while Scott is right on his heels with 41 percent. The poll finds Scott does much better against former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich, beating her 40 percent to 34 percent.

The State Board of Education had its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, and it appears the board is putting distance between the Sunshine State and Common Core State Standards. After introducing nearly 100 proposed changes to the Common Core standards, Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart announced last week that the department would be changing the name of the education standards from "Common Core State Standards" to "Florida Standards."