Jerry Demings, the Mayor of Orange County, has officially filed to run for Governor of Florida as a Democrat. The announcement marks the beginning of his campaign, as he seeks to gain support in a race that is quickly becoming more competitive with various candidates entering the fray. Demings has been previously speculated to run, and his entry adds significant interest to the upcoming election cycle. His candidacy has also drawn attention and criticism from opposing campaigns, highlighting the charged political atmosphere in Florida.