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• Crist's Democratic self-discovery gets poor reviews from Cabinet pals

  TALLAHASSEE -- He was once a Republican and Cabinet member just like them. But the fraternity obviously isn't for life. On Tuesday, current Florida Cabinet members couldn't stop themselves from taking shots at former Gov. Charlie Crist's weekend baptism into the Democratic fold.

  For those who missed it, Crist announced [...]

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• 2014 Alert: Scott wants more accountability for voucher students

  TALLAHASSEE -- During his gaggle with reporters after a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott made a statement that potentially puts him out of sync with Florida's prominent school-choice backers in the Legislature and private sector.

  Scott was speaking generally about improving the quality of education when he was asked' [...]

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• Bondi's office attacking additional synthetic drugs

  TALLAHASSEE -- Attorney General Pam Bondi signed an emergency rule Tuesday outlawing 22 new synthetic drugs commonly known as bath salts, K2 or spice.

  Bondi's office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have brought forth legislation the past two years banning different forms of synthetic drugs, but the [...]

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• Florida Forever on life support

  TALLAHASSEE -- It isn't exactly a roaring recovery.

  But Florida's once-heralded land conservation program is creeping back from the dead following a recession that left it little funding from real estate taxes and a Legislature and governor more fixated on kick-starting construction than blocking development on threatened green spaces and' [...]

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• Gambling magnate a candidate for 'Person of the Year'

  TALLAHASSEE -- Sheldon Adelson's company has spent a lot of time in Florida the past few years trying to persuade lawmakers to open Florida's markets to destination casinos, including Las Vegas Sands.

  But nationally, he's getting quite the reputation as a political donor.

  And now, Time Magazine is asking [...]

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• Crist makes rounds following party switch

  TALLAHASSEE -- Charlie Crist made the media rounds last night, appearing on Hardball with Chris Matthews and Piers Morgan to talk about his change in political affiliation.

  Crist announced he was becoming a Democrat Friday night.

  Here's his appearance on Hardball.

  Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, [...]

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• Tuesday Morning Reads: An IG for Citizens, audits and education

  TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Tuesday to you all.

  Here's what we're reading this morning.

  
  * The Orlando Sentinel examines the political committee set up by Trayvon Martin's family.

  * A panel led by Attorney General Pam Bondi is finalizing recommendations on how to address the' [...]

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• Senate launches website for Affordable Care Act

  TALLAHASSEE -- The Senate has launched a website seeking public input over the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act.

  The site will include links to information about the committee handling implementation, documents related to the act and a frequently asked question portion.

  “In the coming months, members [...]

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• Monday Morning Reads: Charlie, re-election strategies and Citizens

  TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Monday.

  Hope you all had fun-filled weekends.

  Here's what we're reading this morning.

  * The AP writes that now that Charlie Crist is a Democrat, he admits that he's thinking about running for governor. And the Republicans are ready for him.

  *' [...]

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• Deutch’s Social Security bill introduced in Senate

  Since he came to Congress two years ago, South Florida Democrat Ted Deutch has been pushing to lift the cap on income subject to Social Security taxes and to boost cost-of-living raises in benefits.

  His legislation has gone nowhere in the Republican-run House, but this week it got some [...]

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