FEATURED STORIES
Atwater in no hurry on drilling
By Jim Ash
Tallahassee Democrat
Senate President Jeff Atwater hinted Monday that he might not consider opening up Florida waters to offshore drilling in the next legislative session, his last before term limits force him to step down.
Rubio picks up influential endorsement in Senate race
By Adam C. Smith
St. Petersburg Times
After picking up a key endorsement Monday that could pump big money into his campaign, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio set to work on another win that would deliver a big, symbolic blow to Charlie Crist in the governor's home county.
Battle for Senate - And the GOP's Soul
By Brian Montopoli
CBS News
Florida Senate hopeful Marco Rubio is sitting in a hotel lobby in midtown Manhattan, arguing that his Republican Party has a decision to make.
Feds haul away lawyer Scott Rothstein's 'toys'
By Amy Sherman, Walter Michot and Jay Weaver
Miami Herald
Like repo men, the feds grabbed Scott Rothstein's fire-engine red Ferrari Spider convertible with tan interior -- right off a downtown Fort Lauderdale street.
After the House, Can Health Reform Survive the Senate?
By Jay Newton-Small
Time Magazine
On Saturday morning, about 12 hours before the House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation to expand health care coverage to almost all Americans, President Barack Obama did what he does best: he gave an inspirational speech meant to rally recalcitrant House Democrats.
FLORIDA POLITICS
Enough with these 'surprises' in Florida's state investment scandals
By Howard Troxler
St. Petersburg Times
Call me kooky, but I do not want to learn about a formal investigation of the state of Florida's investments by the Securities and Exchange Commission -- 16 months late.
Has Crist lost his mojo?
By Mark Lane
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Tracking the reputation of Florida's governor can give a guy whiplash.
Sen. Bill Nelson: health reform imperative, oil drilling risky, commuter rail transformative
By Janet Zink and Tony Marrero
St. Petersburg Times
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Monday took the Florida Legislature to task over offshore oil drilling and commuter rail in Tampa, and told Brooksville voters the country must have health care reform.
Tea Party Express Tour pushes Orlando stop to Thursday
By Eloisa Ruano Gonzalez
Orlando Sentinel
The Tea Party Express Tour has pushed its Orlando stop back a day.
2010 RACES
In Crist's back yard, Rubio courts votes
By Adam C. Smith
St. Petersburg Times
After picking up a key endorsement Monday that could pump big money into his campaign, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio set to work on another win that would give Charlie Crist a big, symbolic blow in his home county.
Crist still doing stimulus cash dance
By Aaron Deslatte
Orlando Sentinel
Gov. Charlie Crist is trying to have it so many ways regarding his on-again, off-again relationship with the $787 billion federal economic stimulus act.
CIVIL RIGHTS, PEACE AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Lawmakers, guns and babies -- a bad mix
Editorial
Daytona Beach News-Journal
The National Rifle Association has a long and undistinguished record of advocating for gun rights ahead of all other rights, including the right to life, safety and free expression.
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Florida Waterways Under Scrutiny by EPA (includes audio)
By Concetta DeLuco
WMNF Community Radio Tampa
Related St. Petersburg Times column: Hold polluters accountable for what they do to Florida waters
In efforts to protect Florida's surface waterways, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Florida's Department of Environmental Protection have joined forces and are making efforts to adopt stricter state regulations.
Nelson says Gulf drilling could curb military training
By William March
Tampa Tribune
Drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could harm Florida's economy by interfering with military training and testing in the Gulf and cutting activity at Florida bases, Sen. Bill Nelson told the Tampa Chamber of Commerce on Monday.
Senate president calls for study of "complicated" drilling issue
By Bruce Ritchie
FloridaEnvironments.com
Senate President Jeff Atwater today announced that Senate committee staff would conduct a detailed and comprehensive review of the implications of offshore drilling with no timeline for completion.
PSC to debate utilities' energy-saving goals
By Mary Ellen Klas
Miami Herald/St. Petersburg Times Tallahassee Bureau
Should Florida's electric companies be required to reward customers who install energy-efficient light bulbs, buy energy-saving appliances, replace inefficient windows or make other investments that save electricity?
JOBS, BUDGET, AND ECONOMY
Not a good time to seek funds, Duval delegation warns
By Tia Mitchell
Florida Times-Union
The newly elected chairwoman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation warned dozens of government and nonprofit leaders Monday that this is not the year to ask for new funding for their agencies.
Boyd files bill to protect oyster industry
By Matt Dixon
Panama City News Herald Writer
U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd has filed legislation that, if passed, would hinder the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to implement a recently floated ban on Oysters during summer months.
HEALTH AND SENIORS
Boyd's war chest brimming with health care cash
By Matt Dixon
Panama City News Herald
U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd says that his decision to vote against the House of Representative's health care reform legislation Saturday was not swayed by industry contributions.
Buchanan explains his 'no' vote
By Jeremy Wallace
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan told a Sarasota audience Monday that he voted against the health care reform bill because he thinks it will lead to rationed care and the government "pulling the plug" on grandmothers to save money.
JUSTICE AND THE COURTS
Justices divided on tough juvenile sentences
By Lesley Clark
Miami Herald
Florida's tough prison sentences for juveniles came under scrutiny at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, with justices appearing divided about whether locking up teenagers for life constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
Crist lifts hold on Garner's judgeship
By David Saez
Tallahassee Democrat
Fresh from a Monday afternoon phone conversation from Gov. Charlie Crist, Kathy Garner restrained her excitement about Crist's call confirming he would honor her appointment to the Gadsden County judgeship.
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