Gov. Rick Scott bounced back against former Gov. Charlie Crist, his leading Democratic challenger, in a Survey USA/WFLA poll released on Tuesday. Two weeks ago, Crist had established a lead over Scott but the governor roared back in the latest poll.

Scott leads 45 percent to 43 percent while 8 percent support other candidates and 4 percent remain undecided. In the last Survey USA/WFLA poll, Crist led 46 percent to 40 percent.

The poll of 576 likely voters was taken from July 31-Aug. 4 and had a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percent.

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a new TV ad defending Gov. Rick Scott from former Gov. Charlie Crists charge that he raised property taxes. The ad also notes that Crist raised taxes during his term in office. Despite having spent most of his political life as a Republican, Crist is the favorite to win the Democratic primary later this month to determine who takes on Scott in November.

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., introduced the Border State Protection Act" on Tuesday. The freshman Republicans bill would let border state governors submit their governments expenses from dealing with the flood of illegal immigrants to the federal government for reimbursement. Yohos proposal also ensures the states flexibility to ensure the federal government doesnt sue them over their handling of illegal immigration.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced on Tuesday it was endorsing U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., for another term in Congress. Crenshaw faces former Navy Captain Ryman Shoaf, a former staffer for U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., in the Republican primary on Aug. 26.

Lisa Goeas, the vice president of political operations for the NFIB, wrote Crenshaw and praised his record.

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., praised the GOP-led House on Friday for passing bills on immigration, while hammering the Democrat-controlled Senate.

On Friday, the House passed legislation to address the crisis at the southern border, DeSantis insisted on Monday. DeSantis said allowing the National Guard to protect the border will reduce illegal immigration. and claiming the legislation would ensure President Barack Obama would not be able to offer amnesty to illegals.

With reports that some insurance rates will go up due to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law, Gov. Rick Scott is looking to tie former Gov. Charlie Crist to it. Scott rose to political prominence by leading Conservatives for Patients Rights (CPR) against Obamas proposal.

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a TV ad in Spanish on Tuesday on behalf of Gov. Rick Scotts re-election efforts. The ad features businessman Hector Marulanda who notes in the commercial that his Impel America Appliances in Doral added workers, doubling its staff, due to Scotts economic policy.

The Florida Medical Association (FMA) announced on Monday it was strongly opposed to Amendment 2, a proposal to expand medical marijuana in the Sunshine State. If the amendment gets 60 percent of support on the November ballot, it will pass.

With a special session starting Thursday as the Florida Legislature tries to redraw congressional districts by Aug. 15, much of the work will be done at the committee level.

In the Senate, Sen. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, will be leading the select committee on redistricting as chairman. Senate Minority Leader Chris Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale, will be the vice chairman. Other members of the committee are Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Orange Park, Sen. Audrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville, Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, and Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs.

On Monday, Florida Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, and Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, officially called a special session to redraw congressional districts after a Leon County circuit judge ruled their previous efforts failed to pass constitutional muster.