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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announces run for Florida governor, explains why he should lead Sunshine State

By Jim DeFede

/ CBS Miami

Florida governor's race gets another candidate | Facing South Florida

CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.

He addresses why he signed the controversial 287g agreement with ICE and why his experience running government at the local level makes him a much better candidate than David Jolly.

Guest: Jerry Demings/(D) Florida Gubernatorial Candidate  

Jim DeFede

Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida."

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