Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Launches Campaign for Florida Governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for governor of Florida, positioning himself as a leading Democratic contender in a race that includes other notable candidates like David Jolly. Demings, a trailblazer as the first African American to serve as Orlando police chief and Orange County sheriff, has a history of clashes with GOP leaders and has recently been critical of state policies. His campaign faces a challenging landscape in a heavily Republican state, with potential Republican rivals including Byron Donalds and Paul Renner.