Gov. Rick Scott showcased Florida’s economic growth on Friday, noting that the Sunshine State was outpacing other large states on job creation. 

Former U.S. Sen. and Gov. Lincoln Chafee, D-RI, announced on Friday he was ending his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. 

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., is backing U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to replace outgoing U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, as speaker of the House. 

Americans for Prosperity’s (AFP) Florida chapter came out against Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to increase funds and reform Enterprise Florida. 

On Wednesday, a day after he launched a congressional bid, former Gov. Charlie Crist was in Washington, D.C. which drew fire from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).

On Wednesday, retailers like ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and Publix as well as the Florida Independent Spirits Association teamed up to form Florida Businesses Unite which is looking to ensure grocery stores and liquor sales remain separated. 

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., noted on Wednesday night that he was still behind U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., to replace outgoing U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, even as U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., was nearing entering the contest. 

Former state CFO Alex Sink announced on Wednesday that she was backing former Gov. Charlie Crist for Congress.

Former Gov. Charlie Crist launched his bid to replace U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., in Congress on Tuesday but his main primary rival unveiled a major endorsement. 

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), weighed in on Wednesday after Vice President Joe Biden closed the door to making a third presidential bid.