After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam showcased the fight against the illegal growing of marijuana on Tuesday, noting that last year saw more than 31,500 plants seized and more than 500 people arrested. The state is part of the Domestic Marijuana Eradication Program, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, other states and various local law enforcement agencies across the nation.

Jimmy Buffett is ready to rock the Florida Capitol this week, where he'll be playing as part of a rally to save the Florida Everglades. Buffett, who is perhaps best known for his hits "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," will play an acoustic set Tuesday morning. The rally will be sponsored by the Everglades Coalition as part of Everglades Day, where environmentalists will head to the Capitol to push efforts to save the Everglades. The rally will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Capitol.

On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., waded into the growing battle between the two chambers of the Florida Legislature over the budget and Medicaid expansion. Scott signaled that he was closer to the House side, expressing some hesitation on Medicaid expansion, including expanding the low-income pool (LIP).

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Fla., will be a top target for Republicans in 2016 as they look to knock off the congressional freshman. But Graham put together an impressive first quarter of 2015 fundraising effort, announcing on Monday she had brought in more than $525,000 and had around $480,000 in the bank.