Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings declares run for Florida governor

Val Demings stands in Jerry Demings' corner as Orlando's power couple hits the campaign trail

Val Demings understood the assignment: Fire up the crowd for her husband’s first speech announcing a run for Governor in front of hundreds in his hometown of Orlando. “I came tonight to tell you through all of the darkness, that help is on the way!” Demings said, drawing cheers from Democrats waving signs as Jerry Demings launched his campaign. “I count that as a blessing to have her in my corner because she will be a good confidant, a good advi…

'They woke me up': Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings begins campaign for Florida governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he wants to turn the page on toxic and divisive politics and bring a new style of leadership to Tallahassee.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings declares run for Florida governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings throws his name into the race for Florida governor.