Offshore oil drilling has long been resisted by Florida’s tourism officials because of fears it could damage the environment and put the billions of dollars generated by tourism at risk. But as public opinion shifts in favor of offshore drilling, tourism officials are giving the industry a chance to plead their case. Trimmel Gomes reports…

On the same day the National Review wrote that Governor Charlie Crist lacks courage for not expressing an opinion on how to address the current Wall Street crisis – the governor participated in a roundtable discussion on the issue hosted by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. James Call reports.

Yesterday Governor Charlie Crist declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Members of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence say Crist has helped change how the state addresses the issue. Lynn Hatter reports.