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Business, Union Groups Rally Behind Pinellas County Special Election Candidates

By Kevin Derby

Medical Marijuana College Opens up Shop in Florida

By Allison Nielsen

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Did Charlie Crist Sell Judgeships?

By Roger Stone

Senate Fast Tracks State-Run Tech Agency

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

The Stakes of a Special Election

By George Will

David Jolly and Alex Sink Go After Each Other's Fundraising Links

By Kevin Derby

New Polling Language Implies Voters Disapprove of Florida Transit Plan

By William Patrick FloridaWatchdog.org

Immigration: Carlos Curbelo, Florida GOP Leaders Back John Boehner

By Kevin Derby

Charlie Crist Up 7 Percent on Rick Scott in UF Poll

By Kevin Derby

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Marco Rubio has Arrived in Libya

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A press release from the office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., states he is traveling with a congressional delegation to discuss Libya's transition to life after Col. Moammar Gadhafi. The release: "This morning, Senator Rubio arrived in Libya on an official visit. "Senator Rubio is part of a congressional delegation that includes Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Mark Kirk.

Mitt Romney Leads the GOP 2012 Race in Florida

By Kevin Derby

Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats at the national level, released a poll on Wednesday that found that former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts was leading the Republican presidential pack in Florida. Romney topped the poll with 30 percent while former Gov. Rick Perry of Texas placed second in the Sunshine State with 24 percent. Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who represented Georgia in Congress, took third with 10 percent.

Ander Crenshaw Pays Tribute to Claude Kirk

By Kevin Derby

Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw issued a statement on Wednesday regarding the death of his father-in-law, former Gov. Claude Kirk. Claude Kirk was probably the most charismatic person I ever met, said Crenshaw. He could be hysterically funny and fearlessly bold, and he championed the environment, education, and diversity long before those issues were fashionable. He carried a bigger-than-life personality that often overshadowed his true genius and the lasting and positive changes he brought to the state of Florida. It is an honor to be his son-in-law.

Rick Scott Appoints Crum Interim Sheriff in Wakulla

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Donnie W. Crum was appointed interim sheriff of Wakulla County by Gov. Rick Scott Thursday. Crum, who has said he will not seek re-election to the office before the term expires in Jan. 7, 2013, replaces Sheriff David Harvey who officially steps down Oct. 1 in his ninth term as sheriff. Harvey has taken the job of executive director with the Florida sheriffs Risk Management Fund. According to the release from the governor's office:

Rick Scott Names Tuck, Ellington to Transportation Commission

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Gov. Rick Scott appointed Andy Tuck and Donald L. Ellington to the Florida Transportation Commission. According to the release from the governor's office:

Mitt Romney Brushes Past Michele Bachmann to Lead in Iowa

By Kevin Derby

A poll released on Wednesday found that former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts is leading the pack of Republican presidential candidates in Iowa, home of the first caucus. With 21 percent, Romney led the American Research Group poll of likely caucus voters. U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, who won the Iowa Republican straw poll last month, placed second with 15 percent, followed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry with 14 percent. U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Iowa, who placed a strong second in the Iowa straw poll, came in fourth with 12 percent.

In Writ to High Court, Pam Bondi Calls Obamacare 'Affront on Americans' Liberty'

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Florida and the 25 other states challenging Obamacare announced Wednesday that they asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. This health care law is an affront on Americans individual liberty, and we will not allow the federal government to violate our constitutional rights. Our country urgently needs a final ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement.

Florida Politicians Respond to Death of Former Gov. Claude Kirk

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A number of state politicians, including Senate President Mike Haridopolos, have posted on the passing of former Gov. Claude Kirk.

Rick Scott to Co-Host Squawk Box Thursday

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Gov. Rick Scott has tweeted that he will be aco-host on the morning show Squawk Box on CNBC.

Ron Paul Continues to Build in Iowa

By Kevin Derby

Having placed a strong second in the Iowa Republican straw poll, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas continues to build in the Hawkeye State, which will hold the first presidential caucus. Paul toured Clinton, Dubuque and Muscatine on Tuesday and his campaign pointed to the fact that all of the events brought out more than 150 supporters each.

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