Haridopolos to Scott: Redo incentive proposal
Senate President Mike Haridopolos urged Gov. Rick Scott on Monday to make a better sales pitch on his idea to gain control of millions of dollars in economic incentive money for businesses looking to relocate in Florida.

Though flat, the Obama administration's $18.7 billion NASA budget is "good news for Florida and the nation," says Space Florida chief Frank DiBello.

Party leaders in the Florida House clashed Monday over budgetary exercises being launched this week in subcommittees, as the Legislature begins to grapple with the constitutionally mandated task of balancing the state budget in spite of a $4.6 billion shortfall.

During a visit to Palm Beach Monday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio discussed challenges and opportunities facing small-business leaders.

Rocky Marciano was the only heavyweight champion who never lost a single fight in his whole career -- and, at the time, he seemed the least likely fighter to do that. In many a boxing match, he was battered, bruised and bleeding.

We're still awaiting word from Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith about the closure of the Democratic Leadership Council.

Barbara Watson appears headed to Tallahassee. The former Miami Gardens vice mayor was behind Sharon Pritchett in initial returns from the special election held last week for the House seat vacated by Oscar Braynon.

President Barack Obama released his 2012 budget proposal Monday -- $3.73 trillion in spending for FY 2012, a reduction of just under 2.5 percent of spending in 2011.