PLAYING ALL SIDES OF THE PRIMARY BATTLE

According to Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is taking no chances when it comes to the Democratic gubernatorial primary race. He's hosting two fundraising events Wednesday in downtown Orlando --- at the same time, no less --- for two of the major candidates, Congressman Jim Davis of Tampa and State Senator Rod Smith of Alachua. Hizzoner has not endorsed any of the three major contenders at this point, so he is agreeing to host any who ask.

The thing is, the mayor won't be at either event. He will be in Mexico for a trade mission.