SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER BEATS THE "BIG C"

It's always nice when there is some good news to report. Senate Democratic Leader Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr. (D - Tampa) successfully underwent surgery Friday to remove a cancerous mass on his left kidney.

According to the press release from his office, a tumor and part of his kidney were removed during the four hour operation, and Senator Miller is already out of recovery. No additional radiation or chemothearpy treatments are expected to be necessary, and he is expected to be in Tallahassee for the legislative session.

Senator Miller's name has been one of several prominent Democrats floated about in recent months as a possible gubernatorial candidate next year.

Thanks to Florida News in Tallahassee for the heads up.