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Florida's budget gap has shrunk by nearly $3 billion September 04, 2010

A new three-year financial forecast says the state's budget deficit isn't as big as once feared.

Campaign roundup for Friday September 04, 2010

Rubio forced to drop out of Sunday debate, Scott defends taking donations from lobbyists, Candidates are buying ad time.

Campaign roundup for Thursday September 03, 2010

Chiles endorses Sink as he bows out, Scott barely leads Sink in new poll, Crist won't say who should be the next governor.

New oil rig explosion causes political firestorm in Florida September 03, 2010

While state monitors possible new threat, Democrats and Republicans trade accusations on oil drilling.

No answers yet in mysterious fire at home of former Crist aide September 03, 2010

Arson investigators ask public for help in solving blaze at home of Erin Isaac.

Affordable housing group seeks rehearing on ruling overturning growth law September 03, 2010

Ruling last week on SB 360 leaves developers uncertain on how to proceed, land-use attorney says.

Campaign roundup for Wednesday September 02, 2010

Sink unveils education plan, Bud Chiles will officially drop out on Thursday, First children's debate set for governors race.

Florida to oil spill claims czar: You're not helping us September 02, 2010

Kenneth Feinberg defends process so far but says he disagrees that "any hotel anywhere in the state" should get damages.

Florida is going after millions tied to health care reform September 02, 2010

Despite fierce opposition from GOP leaders, state agencies are seeking federal help.

Legislative leaders say no to special session September 02, 2010

House Speaker Larry Cretul calls special session unnecessary after reviewing oil spill workgroup reports.

Campaign roundup for Tuesday September 01, 2010

Bud Chiles likely to drop out of race, Sink picks up Republican endorsements, Crist bashed for "mumbo jumbo."

Legislature loses court battles over redistricting September 01, 2010

Supreme Court strikes Amendment 7 from ballot and blocks legal challenge to Amendment 5 and Amendment 6.

High court tosses "health care freedom" amendment September 01, 2010

Supreme Court also removes two other amendments from the ballot.

State wildlife agency may stop deciding which animals are endangered August 31, 2010

Move could end years of arguments over whether animals are threatened or endangered.

Campaign roundup for Monday August 31, 2010

Crist wins battle in state court over GOP contributions, Sink wants five debates with Scott, Scott gets support from Jeb Bush but not from McCollum.