A very active Saturday.

We’ve got a story on the search for Mike Horner’s replacement. Last week Horner was named in a criminal investigation and chose to drop out of his re-election campaign. Now, the local GOP has to find a replacement candidate to take on Eileen Game, who has gone from an longshot to a favorite in the race for that state house seat.

We’ve also got more drama with text messages and the Orange County Commission. Those stories lead your Saturday morning political headlines.

WESH 2: (Video) Texts show exchange between mayor, attorney during sick pay vote

Orlando Sentinel: Sentinel Exclusive: Jacobs’ texts show coordinated campaign with foes of sick time

WKMG Local 6: Republicans to vote on Rep. Mike Horner’s replacement

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (AP) Obama calls on Congress to approve refinance plan

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Will Ohio’s economic uptick be a boon for Obama?

CF News 13: Voter Helpline open to answer your Election Day questions

Text messages exchanged during the paid sick time battle have become an issue in the last week