Lizbeth Benacquisto Routs Trudi Williams in 3Q Fundraising

One of the big third-quarter fundraising winners in Tallahassee is Florida state Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Wellington, who represents parts of Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Palm Beach counties. She raised more than $106,000 in the third quarter and kept most of it on hand -- spending just more than $2,000. Rep. Trudi Williams, R-Fort Myers, has filed to run against her as she looks to jump from the House to the Senate. Williams is hoping to be redistricted away from Benacquistos district, and her third quarter fundraising shows why. Williams brought in more than $20,700 and spent $4,800 in the period.