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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (R) and Vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan wave at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages)

Romney Promises Jobs, Slams Obama

With a blend of presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s biography, a few parting shots at President Barack Obama and a surprise appearance by Clint Eastwood, the Republican National Convention in Tampa closed, even as Florida remained central to the presidential election.

CBS4–2012/08/31

ROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages

Romney & Rubio Rouse GOP Faithful In RNC Finale

It was the moment the Republican faithful have been waiting for all week.

CBS Miami–2012/08/30

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan speaks at the Republican National Convention (RNC) August 29, 2012 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages)

Ryan Slams Obama, Romney Main Event Thursday At RNC

Mitt Romney will wrap up the Republican National Convention Thursday night when he claims the Republican nomination for president. His speech will be closely watched in a race that is neck and neck. Wednesday night, it was his running mate, Paul Ryan, who took the spotlight to accept his nomination as Vice President.

CBS4–2012/08/30

Craig Romney (right) stumps for his father Mitt Romney at the La Carreta restaurant in Westchester.  (Source: CBS4)

At RNC, Romney’s Sons Aim To Endear Dad To Delegates

The Romney brothers, Ben and Craig, spoke to Florida delegates at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

CBS Miami–2012/08/29

Fla. Gov. Rick Scott talks to CBS4's Gio Benitez in Tampa about the RNC and Tropical Storm Isaac on Sunday, August 26, 2012. (Source: CBS4)

Gov. Scott On His Decision To Cancel RNC Appearances Due To Isaac

Governor Rick Scott canceled his appearances at Republican National Convention events for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday because he was focusing on Florida’s response to Tropical Storm Isaac. The Governor also canceled his big speech at the RNC. He spoke with CBS4′s Gio Benitez about that decision.

CBS4–2012/08/27

Gov. Rick Scott At EOC In Broward

Scott Declares State Of Emergency

Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida as Tropical Storm Isaac continued to close in on South Florida and the Keys.

CBS4–2012/08/25

Tampa Skyline (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Despite Isaac, Organizers Say RNC Will Open Monday

For organizers of next week’s Republican National Convention in Tampa their mantra must be something like the show business cliché ‘the show must go on’.

2012/08/23

(Source: CBS)

BSO Deputies Head To Tampa For RNC Security

When 70,000 Republicans, journalists and protestors descend of Tampa Bay for the Republican National Convention, part of the security contingent keeping the peace will be from the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

2012/08/23

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

Gov. Scott Won’t Halt RNC In Tampa

Organizers of the Republican National Convention will make the call on whether to cancel their shindig or not as Tropical Storm Isaac bears down on Florida, Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday.

2012/08/23

(Source: AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

16 Arrested In Prostitution Crackdown Before RNC

Tampa Police have arrested nearly 20 women at area strip clubs as part of a crackdown ahead of the Republican National Convention.

CBS Miami–2012/08/18

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