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For Florida political news today, the Buzz is your can't-miss-it source. Tampa Bay Times writers offer the latest in Florida politics, the Florida Legislature and the Rick Scott administration. Keep in mind: This is a public forum sponsored and maintained by the Tampa Bay Times. When you post comments here, what you say becomes public and could appear in the newspaper. You are not engaging in private communication with candidates or Times staffers.

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• While bigger names ponder 2014 prospects, Democrat Nan Rich says she's ready to take on Rick Scott
• Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs budget, vetoes $368 million in spending
• Partisan fight likely on push for Hillsborough Hispanic seat
• Scott to veto tuition hike, okay Medicaid transition money
• Gov. Rick Scott speeding up Florida inmate execution process