Launching his campaign for Governor, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings argued the state needs a change and a leader who will rise above the pettiness to focus on helping Floridians struggling financially.

“Across Florida, families are working harder than ever but struggling to keep up with the rising cost of housing, groceries, insurance, and electricity,” Demings said in a statement, his first public comments since filing for Governor . “Our state has become more expensive and less fair for everyone, all while power is being stripped away from local communities that know their residents best. Florida needs a change. We need a different type of Governor who puts delivering results before grabbing headlines and petty political fights.”

The Orlando Democrat is scheduled to hold a

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