Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist has received plenty of attention as he ponders another run for governor as a newly minted Democrat.

But the current occupant of the governor's mansion, Republican Rick Scott, is leaving little question that Crist should be ready for a tough campaign. Scott this week signaled that a major line of attack would juxtapose his economic leadership to Crist's tenure, when the nation tumbled into a recession that caused widespread job losses.

Forget the pomp and niceties that start every legislative session. This week meant business.

The House and Senate, in their third week of the annual 60-day session, quickly moved forward with bills aimed at shutting down Internet cafes across the state. Also, compromises resolved a dispute about an Everglades bill and a years-long battle between optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Jennifer Carroll emerged as a popular figure in Republican politics in 2000 when she tried to unseat Jacksonville Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown.

Carroll lost the race and a rematch in 2002, unable to overcome the well-oiled Corrine machine. But challenging Brown -- who is disparaged by many Republicans -- helped fuel Carroll's political career.