FL Democrat Leader Leaves Party, Former GOP Congressman Joins

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Publisher of Southeast Politics, Janelle Irwin-Taylor, reports FL Senator Jason Pizzo left the Democratic Party while former GOP Congressman David Jolly joined the Democrats.

TOP STORIES - Miami-Dade car dealership owner gunned down by brother in triple shooting; Lawmakers end Hope Florida charity probe without hearing from key players; South Florida man accused of stealing coworker’s nude photos from her cellphone; More unmarked graves detected at Tropicana Field; Pinellas Park woman throws pizza at boyfriend, gets charged with battery.

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Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Reporter Lawrence Mower gives the latest on the Hope Florida controversy.

WDAE Morning Show Co-Host Aaron Jacobson joins Ryan and Dana to discuss game 2 of the Lightning vs. Panthers series and the NFL draft.

Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne breaks down events happening around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Dr. James Cavendish, co-author of "Catholicism at a Crossroads: The Present and Future of America's Largest Church," discusses the life and legacy of Pope Francis.

TOP STORIES - House passes latest condo safety package that aims to address cost concerns; Florida pushed anti-abortion nonprofit to run ads against Amendment 4; Florida man caught impersonating law enforcement officer for fourth time; Deputies shoot man carrying loaded assault rifle in busy Brandon intersection; Family horrified as boater appears to run over manatees in Clearwater; In bid to slash property taxes, Legislature considers defunding tourism advertisements.