ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has thrown his hat into the ever-widening pool of candidates seeking to become Florida's next governor.

What You Need To Know • Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced his run for mayor last week • For more than three decades, Demings has led the Central Florida community through triumph, tragedy and tough times • He started with the Orange County Sheriff's Department before making his way to City Hall

For more than three decades, Demings has led the Central Florida community through triumph, tragedy and tough times.

The Orlando native and Jones High School and Florida State University graduate spent two decades with the Orlando Police Department. In 1998, Demings became the city of Orlando’s first Black police chief.

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