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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 02: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), followed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), gives a thumbs up as he walks to vote on the debt limit bill on August 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted 74-26 to approve the bill to raise the debt ceiling, allowing the U.S. to avoid default on its debts. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Nelson Ends Gubernatorial Speculation

Before the speculation can even get out of hand, Florida Senator Bill Nelson said Friday he will not launch a gubernatorial bid in 2014.

CBS Miami–2013/04/26

Florida Governor Rick Scott (Source: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Another Poll Shows Crist Trouncing Scott

If former Governor Charlie Crist runs for his old job as a Democrat against Republican Governor Rick Scott, Crist would trounce Scott by double-digits, according to the latest poll from Quinnipiac University.

CBS Miami–2013/03/20

Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist watches play as the Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees on April 13, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Poll: Crist Leads Scott 52-40

Governor Rick Scott has sought recently to moderate his message and diverge to a degree from his tea party past. But it may not be enough as a new poll shows Governor Scott with a lot of ground to make up against the presumed Democratic nominee Charlie Crist.

CBS Miami–2013/03/19

Will Charlie Crist Make A Comeback?

Will former Florida governor Charlie Crist come back to the political game?

2013/03/10

Health Care Law Quirk Complicates Medicaid Expansion

Numerous Republican governors, including Rick Scott, have rejected expanding Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act. But a quirk in the law could force governors into a tough spot of denying health coverage to U.S. citizens, but giving it to legal immigrants.

CBS Miami–2013/01/25

Memorial Service To Be Held For Bill McBride Friday

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday in Tampa to remember the life of former gubernatorial candidate Bill McBride.

CBS Miami–2012/12/28

Governor Rick Scott (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Scott Unfavorables Still High, Crist Polling Well Among Dems

Gov. Rick Scott continues to suffer from poor approval ratings despite an improving economy and lowering unemployment, and a majority of voters say they wouldn’t vote to re-elect him, a new poll shows.

CBS4–2012/12/19

Governor Scott Turns 60 Saturday

Gov. Rick Scott, one of the oldest governor’s in Florida history, turns 60 Saturday.

CBS4–2012/12/01

Gov. Scott To Discuss Fla. Election Issues With Sec. Of State

Florida Governor Rick Scott, heavily criticized when he refused to use his emergency powers to extend the number of early voting days in the state, now says he’s willing to look at whether changes are needed to make voting go smoother.

CBS4–2012/11/08

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Politics Taking Back Seat During Sandy Recovery

While Hurricane Sandy may not prove to be an ‘October surprise’ in the presidential campaign, it has pushed politics aside as Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a solid backer of Mitt Romney, has been praising President Barack Obama in nearly every interview after the storm.

CBS Miami–2012/10/30

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