Temp: 73°

Devastating tornadoes hit residential areas in suburbs just outside of Oklahoma City.

State medical examiner's office says 51 killed in Oklahoma tornado, death toll expected to rise.

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  • Al Ruechel taking a sip before the taping starts of Political Connections on Friday March 1.
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  • Al Ruechel and YBeth Bruzual taping the special edition of Political Connections previewing the legislative session.
  • Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist talks about his future political career as a democrat. (January 20, 2013)
  • Sen. Marco Rubio (R) discusses his last immigration plan while at a stop in Tampa. (January 13, 2013)
  • Newly elected state Sen. Darren Soto (D) talks with Political Connections' Ybeth Bruzual. (January 6, 2013)
  • Former State Sen. Paula Dockery (R) discusses light rail and Gov. Rick Scott's first two years in office. (December 30, 2012)
  • St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn discuss the future of the Bay area in our special edition Conversation with the Mayors. See it now on BN9OD Ch. 342/Politics. (December 23, 2013)
  • Rep. Alan Grayson (D) now serves part of Polk County. He's seen here talking with Political Connections' Ybeth Bruzual. (December 16, 2012)
  • Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) talks about the fiscal cliff from Washington, DC. (December 16, 2012)
  • Former Gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink discusses the possibility of another run at Governor. (December 9, 2012)
  • Former Florida Senator and Governor Bob Graham stops by Political Connections to reflect on the recent election and much more. (December 2, 2012)
  • Rep. Dennis Ross from Florida's 15th Congressional district, discusses his proposed plan to help deal with the
  • Florida House Rep. Darryl Rouson (D), explains his proposed bill to help deal with Florida's voting issues. (November 18, 2012)
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