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(Source: Florida House of Representatives) State Rep. Richard Steinberg

Miami Beach Fl. Rep. Steinberg Admits Strange Texts To Married Prosecutor

CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald is reporting Florida House Rep. Richard L. Steinberg is under federal investigation for sending a series of suggestive and harassing text messages to a married Miami female prosecutor, messages that he has admitted sending in a statement made to The Herald Wednesday afternoon.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 31:  Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum greets people as he leaves an election results party for the Florida primary at his Nevada campaign headquarters January 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada GOP caucus will be held on February 4. According to early results former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney defeated Santorum, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) to win today's Florida primary. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Santorum Continues Making Wild Claims

As former senator Rick Santorum continues to ascend to the top of the heap in the Republican presidential primary contest, his controversial remarks this year and in years past are coming under increased scrutiny.

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(Source: CBS4) UM students in line for Obama tickets.

UM Students Camp Out Overnight For Obama Tickets

They were the hottest tickets in town, at least they were the hottest tickets at the University of Miami, as hundreds of students camped out overnight for a chance to see President Barack Obama speak on campus on Thursday.

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Fla. Gov. Rick Scott gives his State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (Source: The Florida Channel)

Gov. Rick Scott Nets $550K In Early Re-Election Fundraising

Gov. Rick Scott getting a head start on his re-election campaign by netting some big financial supporters, even though the gubernatorial race is three years away.

CBS4–2012/02/21

Florida Legislature. (Source: AP)

Florida House Kills Lawmaker Immunity Bill

The Florida House of Representatives has killed a controversial bill that would have granted state lawmakers absolute immunity in civil lawsuits.

CBS4–2012/02/20

Marco Rubio (Source: CBS4)

Poll Puts Rubio Atop The GOP VP Wish List

The GOP can’t seem to figure out who it wants to head it’s ticket this fall, but they still have time to think about who should take the number 2 spot on the ticket. As of Monday, the top choice has a Florida address.

2012/02/20

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney greets supporters as he holds a campaign rally at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center in Pompano Beach, Florida, January 29, 2012. (Photo credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Romney Massively Outspending Santorum

As the Republican presidential nomination campaign is about to hit its stride, the ad wars nationally are coming at a cost and that’s giving Mitt Romney a distinct advantage over his nearest competition, Rick Santorum.

CBS4–2012/02/15

Alcee Hastings

Sexual Harassment Suit Against Rep. Hastings Dismissed

Representative Alcee Hastings has been released by a federal judge from a sexual harassment suit brought against him and the Helsinki Commission he chaired.

CBS4–2012/02/15

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Incumbant Mayor Stoddard Re-Elected In S. Miami

The voters have spoken in South Miami.

CBS4–2012/02/14

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 31:  Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum greets people as he leaves an election results party for the Florida primary at his Nevada campaign headquarters January 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada GOP caucus will be held on February 4. According to early results former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney defeated Santorum, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) to win today's Florida primary. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Poll: Santorum’s Support Surging Across Nation

It appears the Rick Santorum surge is taking hold not just in the Midwest, but across the nation. According to the latest CBS News/New York Times poll, Santorum leads the GOP presidential primary field

CBS4–2012/02/14

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Occupy Fort Lauderdale and Occupy Miami is taking a cue from Occupy Wall Street, an ongoing protest against corporate influence on U.S. politics (among other things) headquartered in the heart of the Lower Manhattan Financial District. (Courtesy: Suji Bell)

Occupy Miami Demonstrates At Bayfront Park

Hundreds of participants of Occupy Miami met at Bayfront Park Saturday to be a part of the ‘Occupy’ movement that’s continuing to spread to cities across America.

Rep. Anthony Weiner Admits To Tweeting Lewd Photo, Lying

Notorious Political Sex Scandals

Politics and sex scandals seem to go hand-in-hand. Here’s a look at some of the most notorious sex scandals involving politicians.

(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama’s Weekend Poker Face

President Barack Obama had to keep a poker face all weekend, knowing he had bin Laden in his sights while also delivering a commencement, consoling Alabamians, and headlining the White House Correspondents Dinner.

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President Obama In Miami (3/4/11)

President Barack Obama flew into Miami on 3/4/11 to talk with students at Miami Central High and praise the work they’ve done to better themselves and the community.

Rahm Emanuel makes a funny gesture ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009, in Washington, D.C. (credit:TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

For Chuckles: Politicians Goofing Off

Politicians aren’t all business all the time and occasionally have a tendency of letting that show.

George Bush, Texas Rangers

Before They Were President…

It can be hard to make a living, even for a President. Here’s a look at some of the more creative paths to the presidency.

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