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Lenny Curry Confident of GOP Candidates Heading to November

Submitted by Anonymous on August 15, 2012 - 4:46pm

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry released the following statement Wednesday on the primary results from Tuesday:

"I congratulate the many Republicans across the state who were victorious in their primary contests last night. We now have a great slate of candidates heading into the general election and I am confident they will succeed again this November.

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Duke Energy CEO Defends National Convention, Political Contributions

Jim Turner

August 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

The new energy giant in Florida is claiming civic pride and investments in sound leaders for its political contributions that have made the Charlotte, N.C.-based company a major sponsor of the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

Duke Energy Chief Executive Officer James E. Rogers defended the companys DNC contributions by noting that money has been given to both parties' national presidential-ticket coronation events, which because of the recent $18 billion merger with Progress Energy has put the two political showcases in their coverage area.

Energy Summit Off and Running -- and Sunshine State News Is Live-Streaming It

Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 15, 2012 - 1:57pm

Right on schedule Wednesday afternoon, Agriculture and Consumer Services Secretary Adam Putnam welcomed the more than 500 participants to the second annual Florida Energy Summit at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.

Putnam described some of the items on the agenda, thanked sponsors and explained why his hopes are so high for this year's program.

"We passed a remarkable energy bill this last session," he said. "It isn't everything we hoped for, but we are so anxious to get your ideas on how we should move forward."

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Perry Thurston: Minority Party in House to be Working Families' Voice

Submitted by Anonymous on August 15, 2012 - 1:35pm

Florida House Democratic Leader-designate Perry Thurston, D-Plantation, released the following statement on Wednesday regarding the primary results and the 2013 legislative session:

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EXCLUSIVE: Sunshine to Interview Ted Yoho: What Should We Ask Him?

Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 15, 2012 - 1:17pm

On Thursday morning, Sunshine State News will be interviewing Ted Yoho, Republican nominee for Florida's newly-created 3rd Congressional District; his primary victory last night over 24-year incumbent Cliff Stearns is being called one of the worst congressional upsets in Florida's history. {Check out yesterday's election-night coverage for the background.}

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Will Weatherford: GOP Slate is Strong for House Races in November

Submitted by Anonymous on August 15, 2012 - 12:13pm

House Speaker-designate Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, released the following forward-looking statement Wednesday, following Tuesdays Republican primary ele

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Dave Weldon's Post-Loss Statement

Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 15, 2012 - 3:27am

Republican Dave Weldon, who lost his bid for U.S. Senate in Tuesday's primary to U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, issued the following statement in defeat:

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Carolyn Timmann, Rick Scott's Former Open Government Chief, Wins Election in Martin County

Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 15, 2012 - 2:10am

Carolyn Timmann, who resigned her postion as director of open government in the executive office of Gov. Rick Scott effective Jan. 1, 2012, defeated two opponents to win election as Martin County clerk of the circuit court.

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State Rep. William Snyder Wins GOP Primary for Martin County Sheriff

Submitted by Anonymous on August 15, 2012 - 12:17am

State Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart, is closer to having a new job: Martin County sheriff.

Snyder won a contentious contest on Tuesday against MCSO Major John "Ski" Pietruszewski, and David Dees, a former director of law enforcement for Florida Department of Transportation.

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Jada Williams Falls Short in Run to Regain Madison Elections Post

Submitted by Anonymous on August 15, 2012 - 12:07am

Former Madison County Supervisor of Elections Jada Woods Williams lost her battle Tuesday to defy an executive order from Gov. Rick Scott that had removed her from office.

By just 34 votes, Democrats in Madison County on Tuesday opted for Amy Kendrick as their candidate to challenge incumbent Thomas Tommy Hardee in November.

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