Last of 33,000 Surge Troops Leave Afghanistan – ABC News – Two years after the surge was ordered by President Barack Obama, the last of the troops sent to Afghanistan have been withdrawn, though 68,000 troops remain. ABC News

Census figures show number of people in Gainesville, Alachua County on public assistance rose in 2011 | Gainesville.com – Public assistance income increased in Alachua County as median household incomes decreased across the state, according to new census figures. The Gainesville Sun

TALLAHASSEE: Scott standings remain low in new Florida poll – Florida – MiamiHerald.com – About 50 percent of voters disapprove of Gov. Rick Scott’s performance as governor, according to a new poll by Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times/Bay News 9 poll. It also found Alex Sink would have a better chance against Gov. Scott in the 2014 election versus former Gov. Charlie Crist. Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times

President Barack Obama grilled on failed immigration promise, consulate attacks – Tampa Bay Times – While the president leads his Republican opponent by double digits with Hispanic voters in Florida, a Univision interview pushed for answers about immigration reform and recent violent protests abroad. Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times