ELECTION 2010

Politicians jumping into social media, seeing new outlet to voters

For Florida candidates, social-networking tools are keys to campaign outreach.

FLORIDA POLITICS

Gov. Charlie Crist orders probe of juvenile justice chief

Florida launched an investigation into the extensive taxpayer-funded travel of the state's juvenile justice chief, Frank Peterman.

TALLAHASSEE

Gov. Charlie Crist: Ban texting while driving

Gov. Charlie Crist and the state's top highway safety appointee endorsed a ban on texting while driving Tuesday, adding new momentum to an idea that has never taken hold in the Legislature.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL

Bullet train might get special legislative session

Gov. Charlie Crist hopes lawmakers are close to agreeing on a special session for rail projects, but concerns over new taxes could scuttle the deal.

LEGISLATURE

Sansom: Budget no secret

There was nothing secret about funding for a Panhandle state college, former House Speaker Ray Sansom argued to an investigative panel.

• Ray Sansom's response to House allegations

GOVERNOR'S RACE

State planes used less in '09

As they hit the campaign trail, state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Attorney General Bill McCollum curtail their state-plane use.

THE LEGISLATURE

Florida may crack down on corporate fees

Facing another shortfall of more than $2 billion, Florida lawmakers may crack down on corporate fees.