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Scott PowersNovember 13, 2017

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke reported raising $9,301 in his first month of campaigning for the Orange County mayor’s job in 2017. That starts him off well behind the two leading candidates in the money chase so far, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Rob Panepinto, president of Orlando Inc., the Orlando-area chamber of commerce. […]

Scott PowersOctober 23, 2017

Democrats are looking ahead to the 2018 Orange County elections thinking it might be the year they finally take over county government. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners and the mayor’s office are officially nonpartisan, but the two main parties in Orange County don’t see it that way. So while voters have the chance […]

Scott PowersOctober 11, 2017

As Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke looks back on his long and deep involvement in civic organizations leading to election to the commission, and now to a run for mayor, he’s not quite sure how he ever got so involved, but he can’t imagine not having been so active. With a profession in health care […]

Scott PowersOctober 10, 2017

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke is planning to file today to run for Orange County mayor. Clarke advised his friends and supporters last night of his plans, as he prepares to become the third major candidate to file in a little more than a week, and the fourth major candidate to enter the race to […]

Scott PowersOctober 9, 2017

Orange County mayoral candidate Bill Sublette called Monday for the next mayor to be someone who can continue Mayor Teresa Jacobs‘ legacy of open government and offer a proven track record for being tough, and then offered what he called “a very aggressive agenda” involving growth, bikes, buses, education, the environment, and crusading for consumers. […]

Scott PowersOctober 9, 2017

Somewhere along the way, Rob Panepinto‘s pursuit of the American dream in Orlando took subtle turns toward something about more than just business and personal success, toward social responsibility and support for other entrepreneurs. The Republican venture capitalist from Winter Park who is president of the board of Orlando’s regional chamber of commerce, Orlando Inc., […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 14, 2017

In politics, as with other things, timing is essential. And in Florida, facing the devastation of Hurricane Irma, now is not a time for politics.

Scott PowersAugust 29, 2017

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings is kicking off his 2018 Orange County mayoral campaign fundraising with a fundraiser Tuesday night that features Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and scores of others on the host committee. The fundraiser, set for the Dubsdread Golf Course ballroom, starting at 5:30 p.m. Demings, a Democrat, is the sole major candidate […]

Scott PowersAugust 25, 2017

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke acknowledged at a Republican Party meeting in Orlando Thursday night and again on Friday that he is in the race for Orange County mayor, just not officially yet. Clarke, elected to his second term on the commission last November to represent District 3 in south-central Orange County, was introduced at […]

Scott PowersJuly 7, 2017

After 36 years in law enforcement including stints as Orlando police chief, Orange County public safety director, and his current post as sheriff, Jerry Demings announced Friday he’s ready to take on the entire county as mayor, pledging public safety, smart growth, and “community bonding” as his platform. Demings, 58, joined his wife Democratic U.S. […]

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Pete Clarke raises $9,300 in Orange County mayor’s race, while Jerry Demings, Rob Panepinto now top $240K

Democrats eying possible takeover of Orange County in 2018

Pete Clarke looking to tap civic groups, neighborhoods as Orange County mayor

Pete Clarke to file to run for Orange County mayor

Bill Sublette calls for continuing Teresa Jacobs’ legacy in Orange County mayors race

Orange County mayoral candidate Rob Panepinto seeks to amplify entrepreneurial efforts

Jerry Demings, perhaps you should reschedule tonight’s fundraiser

Jerry Demings fundraising kickoff set for Tuesday night

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke running for Orange County mayor

Jerry Demings launches mayoral campaign pledging public safety, smart growth, ‘community bonding’