Gubernatorial Race

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

Manny Diaz, author of Miami Transformed (Source: CBS4)

Fmr. Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Mulling Run For Governor

Miami’s former mayor may be pursuing another shot at politics, but this time, at a much higher level.

CBS4–2013/01/25

Florida Governor Rick Scott on November 14, 2011 in Miami. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Poll: Scott Approval Rating Falls To 31%

Florida Governor Rick Scott didn’t win a majority of the popular vote when he was elected and his approval ratings have been among the worst in the country. A new poll found Scott’s approval rating once again struggling and that wasn’t even the worst news.

CBS4–2012/06/09

Democratic Sen. Leader Nan Rich Planning 2014 Gubernatorial Run

A Democrat from Weston is declaring herself the first person to challenge Governor Rick Scott in the 2014 gubernatorial race.

CBS4–2012/04/18

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

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