Alex Sink is trying hard to make her campaign for governor about jobs, launching a "business plan for Florida" campaign tour to talk about economic recovery. ...more

March 19, 2010

Former state Senate President Tom Lee of Brandon announced today he's backing Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate primary, becoming one of the first prominent Hillsborough Republicans to side with Rubio against Gov. Charlie Crist. ...more

March 18, 2010

I am a registered Republican and have voted that way for the most part in every election. I did so in this past election and was one of many who was disappointed when Obama won the presidency. We have not taken this defeat graciously and accepted the accuracy of the ballots, especially when Acorn's methods have been called into question in getting registered Democrats living and dead to the polls. ...more

March 18, 2010

A bill to ban the release of recorded 911 emergency calls was sidelined today by its powerful legislative champion. The move came on the first work day of Sunshine Week, which spotlights the importance of open government. ...more

March 15, 2010

Florida lawmakers, struggling with a $3 billion budget shortfall, are focused on cuts. Nothing is exempt: education, the Florida Forever effort to save valuable natural lands, aid for the elderly and other key services. ...more

March 14, 2010

It was early, and there was plenty of parking when the candidate pulled her white Ford Explorer up in front of the Tropicana in Ybor City on an unusually cold March morning. ...more

March 10, 2010

A new state program is designed to help inform veterans of their benefits with help from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. ...more

March 3, 2010

Streamlining her office of middle managers can save $8-10 million a year, Florida CFO Alex Sink said last week. She encouraged other agencies to adopt her reforms. ...more

March 2, 2010

Democrats had a big day in St. Petersburg on Saturday, as the party's top candidates pitched campaign themes at the county party's annual fundraising dinner and at a gay-lesbian party caucus. ...more

February 28, 2010

Alex Sink, Democratic candidate for governor, told a hometown crowd of Tampa Democrats that her Republican opponent, Bill McCollum, needs to "wake up." ...more

February 14, 2010