GOP sweats close contest
A letter from Gov. Jeb Bush bolsters Charlie Crist as he fights a tough Democratic opponent for education commissioner.

Low-polling Logan poised for influence
Trailing major party candidates, the unaffiliated Senate hopeful wants a win. But some say spoiler is a more likely role.

Bush returns to Florida, where race remains tight
JACKSONVILLE -- The Bush brothers are back.

Ex-justice named to lead JNC inquiry
Joseph Hatchett will head the investigation of a complaint against a judicial nominating commission member.

Around the state
High court refuses to take bullet train off ballot

Tampa Bay fundraiser boosts GOP
The celebration for John McKay raises a record amount for Senate Republicans at a single event, the senator says.

Some environmental work to go private
TALLAHASSEE -- In just a few months, the inspectors who check the polluted runoff from your neighborhood construction site or a nearby industrial plant won't be state Department of Environmental Protection workers -- they'll work for a private company that's paid by taxpayers.