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Eight who have gone from business to politics

From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
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Top 10 mistakes of Election 2010

We all make mistakes. But in the world of politics, it’s an art form. Here’s our list of favorites from Election 2010, in no particular order, and focused on mistakes that could affect the outcome of a race.

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Tropical storm Beryl gives South hurricane prep test

Tropical storm Beryl dumped much needed rain in the South, and caused some power outages. Jacksonville, Fla. officials say Beryl was a 'dry run' for the hurricane season which starts Friday.
Latest evidence in Trayvon Martin case: Does it help George Zimmerman? (+video)

A trove of evidence from the Trayvon Martin shooting released Thursday may buttress George Zimmerman's claims of self-defense, some analysts say. But one finding undergirds the prosecution: The shooter could have avoided the situation.
Report: Trayvon Martin beat, bloodied George Zimmerman. Game-changer?

A medical report showing that Trayvon Martin hit George Zimmerman hard enough to draw blood on his face and head has made a second-degree murder conviction a long shot, say experts.
Florida A&M hazing arrests bring cloud

The future of the nationally-renowned marching bad is in doubt amid revelations that brutal hazing is traditional.
Stand Your Ground law: Florida review panel to draw wide scrutiny

Florida's review of its controversial Stand Your Ground law began Tuesday. Spurred by the Trayvon Martin shooting, it is the first comprehensive look at the effect of such laws, which 24 other states have copied.
Trayvon Martin case: Task force wants changes in Stand Your Ground

The group of legislators, attorneys, police and legal experts stopped short of calling for an absolute repeal.
Judge strikes down 'suspicionless' drug testing of Florida state workers

A federal judge's ruling strikes down Florida's first-in-the-nation drug testing law – and could give pause to other states considering suspicionless drug testing of state workers or others receiving state funds.
Trayvon Martin shooting: a turning point in gun rights debate?

For years, gun laws had grown less restrictive. But some gun rights advocacy has been curtailed after the Trayvon Martin shooting, which has provided ammunition for gun control groups.
Why Trayvon Martin judge is stepping down already

Judge Jessica Recksiedler disclosed a potential conflict of interest. Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. will take over the Trayvon Martin case
George Zimmerman arrest: Proof that the system worked – or failed?

A special prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case. But earlier, local police had refused to do so, raising questions about the legal process.
George Zimmerman charged in Trayvon Martin case: Why now, and what next?

George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. Florida’s Stand Your Ground law could loom large moving forward.
No grand jury: What does that mean for George Zimmerman? (+video)

Special prosecutor Angela Corey will not convene a grand jury in the Trayvon Martin case, she announced Monday. So far, George Zimmerman hasn't been charged with any crime.
Trayvon Martin case: Inquiry into Stand Your Ground law launched in Florida

Florida lawmakers opposed to Stand Your Ground have formed a task force to investigate the law following the killing of Trayvon Martin. Among its members: prosecutors, judges, and tourism officials.
Prosecutor in Trayvon Martin case known as tough

Angela Corey, special prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin case is known for her tough tactics aimed at locking up criminals for long sentences and making it difficult to negotiate light plea bargains.
Trayvon Martin case: More protests Friday in Florida (+video)

Trayvon Martin protesters plan Friday morning rally in Tallahassee, Fla. How do Travon Martin supporters and civil rights activists define justice?
Thousands rally for slain black teen Trayvon Martin

Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III joined Martin's parents at the rally.
Police chief, state attorney step aside in Trayvon Martin case

Both officials said that their presence was a potential distraction to the investigation.
Will Trayvon Martin case spur rethinking of Stand Your Ground laws? (+video)

Calls are mounting to reassess, and perhaps refine, the Stand Your Ground law in Florida, after the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin by a man who apparently pursued the teen and then claimed self-defense.
Trayvon Martin case: Should Sanford police chief be fired?

Late Wednesday, Sanford city commissioners passed a motion of "no confidence" in Police Chief Bill Lee Jr., who has defended his department for not arresting George Zimmerman after he shot Trayvon Martin, a black teenager.
NYC march honors slain Florida teenager

Trayvon Martin's parents spoke at the "Million Hoodie March", saying that his son did not deserve to die.
Drug testing: Florida aims to be first to test public workers

New Florida drug-testing law allows agency heads to randomly test public workers for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol. But it exempts the governor and state legislators.
Judge, deputy wounded in Washington court

Some are saying that budget cuts to security made the courthouse particularly vulnerable.
Eight who have gone from business to politics

From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
FAMU hazing, Robert Champion: Violent rituals don't make men stronger

They make worse human beings. The hazing death of Florida A&M marching band member Robert Champion proves it. At a historically black college especially, slavery-style abuse shouldn't be a badge of pride.
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Why the 2012 election could all come down to Florida

The nation's premier swing state, younger and more diverse than you think, will be vital in deciding who wins the White House. Along the way, Florida could determine the GOP primary, too.