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Western Conservatives High on Ben Carson, Allen West, Low on Jeb Bush

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School Grades 2014: 'A' Schools Up, But So Are 'F' Schools

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The Immigration No-Brainer

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Gubernatorial Campaigns Look to Woo Florida Hispanic Voters

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Summer Camp 2014

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The Florida Council of American-Islamic Relations on Monday disavowed any connection to a Pinellas Park man arrested on charges of plotting a terrorist attack in Tampa. Federal agents said Sami Osmakac, 25, had a list of targets, including nightclubs in the Ybor City area, the Operations Center of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Ybor City and a business in the South Tampa area.

Roll Call: Six Degrees of Tom Rooney

Roll Call is moving the trivia or drinking game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon -- the quest being to link actor Kevin Bacon with a film by any other actor or actress -- to Congressman Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta.

Book Plans Hike Across Florida in Honor of Penn State Victims

By focusing on the recent abuse scandal at Penn State University, abuse survivor advocate Lauren Book announced Monday she will walk from Key West to the Capitol to promote efforts to change state and federal laws.

Scott, Putnam Set to Speak at Chamber's Capitol Days

Gov. Rick Scott and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam are among the list of scheduled speakers for the Florida Chamber of Commerces annual Capitol Days this week. The chamber event takes place Jan. 11-13 at the Hotel Duval in Tallahassee. Scott is expected to host a reception for those attending the Capitol Days at the governor's mansion on Thursday night. Other appearances are set for: Thursday, Jan. 12 9 a.m.- noon Capitol Days General Assembly, Hotel Duval, Ballroom

Deadline Approaches on Donating to Legislator's Re-election Efforts

State legislators have a number of fundraisers on tap today in Tallahassee, as starting Tuesday those seeking re-election or running for other offices will not be able to collect campaign contributions. House rules prohibit campaign contributions during the 60-day regular session that this year -- because of the once-a-decade redistricting -- begins earlier than normal.

Saunders to Give Dems Response to Scott's State of the State

House Minority Leader Ron Saunders, D-Key West, will provide the Democrats' response to Gov. Rick Scotts State of the State on Tuesday. Scott is scheduled to give his second State of the State address at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the House chambers at the Capitol. Saunders will give a televised response from inside the Florida Channel studio in the Capitol immediately following Scotts address.

Mitt Romney's Lead Over Ron Paul in N.H. Dwindles but is Still Solid

By Kevin Derby

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has been leading the daily tracking poll from Suffolk University/7News of likely New Hampshire Republican primary voters -- but that lead is shrinking. In the latest one, released on Monday morning, Romney still leads with 33 percent while U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas takes second with 20 percent. Romney had been pulling as high as 43 percent last week.

Mitt Romney's Odds to Win New Hampshire Increase

By Kevin Derby

Paddy Power, the largest bookmaker in Ireland, released their final odds on the New Hampshire Republican primary and have made former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts the overwhelming favorite to win on Tuesday. Romney has 1-33 odds while the rest of the field is far behind. Last week Romney was a 1-25 favorite.

Jon Huntsman Slams Mitt Romney in New Hampshire Ad

By Kevin Derby

Former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah unveiled a commercial on Monday that will be running in New Hampshire on both Monday and Tuesday in which he takes aim at the leading candidate in the GOP presidential race -- former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts. New Hampshire holds its primary on Tuesday and Romney leads in the polls up in the Granite State. The ad features comments Huntsman made in a debate on Sunday morning.

Roemer Hosts Event to Watch LSU-Bama Game on Eve of N.H.

By Kevin Derby

Former Gov. Buddy Roemer of Louisiana has one of the busiest schedules of any of the candidates for the Republican nomination in the final hours before the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. He has almost a dozen campaign events and media appearances scheduled for Monday -- but he also is playing up his ties to his home state. Roemer will be hosting an event on Monday night to watch the LSU Tigers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for the national college football title in Durham on Monday night.

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

Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

Only You

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