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Rick Scott Regains Footing

May 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Gov. Rick Scott is gaining ground with Florida voters, according to a poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University.

While Scott is still upside down with voters, the poll shows more than 40 percent approving of his performance in Tallahassee. The poll shows 41 percent of those surveyed approving of Scott while 46 percent disapprove of him. A Quinnipiac poll taken at the end of March found a majority, 52 percent, disapproved of Scott, while only 38 percent approved of his tenure as governor.

Connie Mack Edges Bill Nelson, Dominates GOP Primary Field

Kevin Derby

May 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

A poll byQuinnipiac University released Thursday morning shows that U.S. Rep. Connie Mack holds a commanding lead in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate and holds a slight edge over Democrat incumbent Bill Nelson in a possible general election match-up.

"Although some activists have been critical of Congressman Connie Mack and his campaign, he retains an overwhelming lead in the race for the Republican Senate nomination and is tied with Senator Bill Nelson," said Peter Brown, the assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, on Thursday.

Forbes: Jacksonville, Orlando are Top 10 Cities for College Grads

Submitted by Anonymous on May 24, 2012 - 6:30am

Two of the best cities for recent college graduates are in the Sunshine State, according to Forbes magazine.

Jacksonville was listed as the third best city for graduates, trailing only St. Louis and Salt Lake City.

Orlando stood in sixth place.

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Lee County to Proceed with Vote on Slots at Dog Track

Submitted by Anonymous on May 24, 2012 - 6:28am

Lee County voters will get to state if they want to allow Las Vegas-style slot machines at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track.

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Rick Scott Gains Ground in New Q-Poll

Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 24, 2012 - 6:25am

Gov. Rick Scott is gaining ground with Florida voters according to a poll released by Quinnipiac University on Thursday. While Scott is still upside down with voters, the poll shows more than 40 percent approving of his performance in Tallahassee. The poll shows 41 percent of those surveyed approving of Scott while 46 percent disapprove of him. A Quinnipiac poll taken at the end of March found a majority -- 52 percent -- disapproved of Scott while only 38 percent approved of his tenure as governor.

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Connie Mack Routs GOP Rivals, Edges Bill Nelson in Q-Poll

Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 24, 2012 - 6:15am

A poll by Quinnipiac University released on Thursday morning shows that U.S. Rep. Connie Mack holds a commanding lead in the Republican primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and holds a slight edge over that Democrat incumbent in a possible general election match-up.

Mack takes 42 percent in the poll of registered voters with Nelson right behind him at 41 percent. In a Quinnipiac poll taken at the end of March, Nelson led 44 percent while Mack followed with 36 percent.

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Allen West Touches GOP Third Rail -- Tax Increases

Kevin Derby

May 22, 2012 - 6:00pm

As the recent presidential primaries showed, Republicans disagree on a host of issues. Supporters of Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul see the world very differently from one another.

Why Rubio for Vice President Makes Sense

Matt Towery

May 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Yes, this column is based out of Florida, so it would seem that an opinion piece suggesting that Marco Rubio makes the most sense for vice president on the Republican side would normally appear to be "home cooking."

'Stand Your Ground' Drawing Public Interest

Margie Menzel News Service of Florida

May 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

As policymakers study the controversy surrounding the "stand your ground" self-defense law, the issue is drawing interest from a broad swath of the general public.

A town hall meeting on the law drew 200 people to Florida State College in Jacksonville Tuesday night.

Reality Bites

May 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

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