Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) said he expects to name an interim replacement for retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) by week's end, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
"Who will get the nod is anybody's guess, although it will come from a shortlist of eight applicants. Crist said Tuesday he hasn't narrowed that list, which doesn't feature a clear front-runner or household name in Florida politics. Each choice carries risks and rewards."