Jeb Bush slowly returning to the limelight

When Jeb Bush left office four years ago, his public appearances were as scarce as bi-partisan man hugs.

Florida's top candidates for U.S. Senate hardly political outsiders

Out of the cascade of commentary about Tuesday's upset by a Republican in Democrat-rich Massachusetts came this gem from state Sen. Dan Gelber of Miami Beach, who used to shoot hoops with the U.S. senator-elect in college:

Public figures' palaver abounds after earthquake

To the list of certainties that includes death and taxes, add sorrowful statements from politicians after mass murders, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Gumption fuels Day's quest to lead Florida's GOP

It takes moxie to stop the Republican Party of Florida chairman from clearing the field for the sitting governor's U.S. Senate campaign.

Suddenly in a slump, Crist seems a bit lost

Gov. Charlie Crist walked alone into Friday's meeting with The Miami Herald editorial board.

Women invade white male GOP stronghold

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Not so long ago, the Republican Party of Florida was fielding an all-white, all-male slate of statewide candidates in 2010.

Gate crashers no oddity at political events

Even Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, the charming, bad-boy bachelors of Wedding Crashers, could take lessons from the reality TV wanna-bes who sashayed into a White House state dinner.

Politics offers much to be thankful for

On this Thanksgiving holiday, I am filled with gratitude for not having to count on the U.S. Congress for health insurance.

Cancer-screening changes fueling reform paranoia

Cancer screening guidelines for women pulled a Palin this week. They're ``going rogue'' -- just like the title of the irrepressible vice presidential nominee's new book.

Some timely tips for candidate Crist's new aide

o: Andrea Saul, new communications director for Gov. Charlie Crist's U.S. Senate campaign

Florida's still head over heels for Charlie Crist

oody Allen said 80 percent of success is showing up. He hadn't met Gov. Charlie Crist.

Crist passed on an offer to stand next to his hard-charging rivals for the U.S. Senate at an Orlando forum sponsored by the Florida Association of Realtors, preferring to appear at the group's breakfast in his official capacity as governor. He also canceled an appearance at Friday's meeting of the Latin Builders Association (LBA), leaving the influential Miami group in the lurch with two weeks notice.