The Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI), affiliated with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, released a poll Monday showing Scott out front with 43 percent and Crist with 39 percent. Libertarian Adrian Wyllie takes 4 percent; 5 percent back other candidates and 7 percent are undecided.

The Florida Chamber also endorsed Scott for another term.

After being selected by Florida State Universitys (FSU) board of trustees to be its next president, FloridaSen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, resigned asGov. Rick Scottsre-election campaign chairman on Wednesday.

Quinnipiac University released a poll of likely voters early Wednesday showing the Florida gubernatorial contest remains very dirty and very close.

Gov. Rick Scott leads with 44 percent followed by former Gov. Charlie Crist, the Democratic candidate, with 42 percent. Libertarian Adrian Wyllie continues to be a factor, taking 8 percent in the poll. Other candidates register 1 percent while 5 percent of voters are undecided.

When Wyllie is taken out of the race, Scott continues to lead with 46 percent; Crist gets 44 percent in that scenario.