THE BUZZ: FLORIDA POLITICS

Charlie Crist, once a Republican, greets former Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman at the Democrats’ Kennedy-King Dinner recently in Tampa. Now a Democrat, Crist gave the main speech.AUSTIN ANTHONY | Times

Behind would-be Democratic candidate Charlie Crist, a loose-knit crew of advisers

Charlie Crist, almost unique among political figures of his stature, has never had a consistent inner circle of advisers at his side. Ask anyone who knows the former Florida governor well — or as well as anyone can know the ever-sunny but often inscrutable Crist — and they will tell you he has two primary confidant …

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Candidate says opponents should drop out of race

ST. PETERSBURG — Carolyn Fries, one of three candidates seeking the District 4 City Council seat, said her opponents should drop out of the race since they don't live in the district. …

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PolitiFact: Burden of proof usually on taxpayers

The statement"The IRS doesn't have to prove something against you … you've got the burden of proof."U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Va., in an interview with Fox News …

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