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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspends his run for Florida governor due to prostate cancer diagnosis
By CBS Miami Team at CBS4 Miami
· June 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a "treatable form" of prostate cancer.Demings revealed the diagnosis after his State of the County speech Friday.The announcement leaves former U.S. Rep. David Jolly as the only major candidate in t
Key takeaway In a released statement, Demings said he had looked "forward to articulating my vision for our state on the trail through the primary and into November.
Why this matters in The Miami
As Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspends his gubernatorial campaign due to a prostate cancer diagnosis, Miami-Dade County residents may be watching the developments in the Democratic field with interest, given the potential implications for statewide leadership. The qualifying period for the statewide office begins soon, and Demings' departure leaves former U.S. Rep. David Jolly as the sole major candidate in the Democratic field. Miami's diverse community, with its strong Latin American and Caribbean roots, may be affected by the policies and priorities of the next governor, particularly in areas such as hurricane preparedness, sea-level rise, and flooding mitigation. As the campaign season unfolds, Miami voters will likely be looking for a candidate who can address the unique challenges facing South Florida, from Brickell to Miami Beach and Little Havana to Wynwood. The Democratic primary's outcome will be closely watched in Miami, where voters will ultimately help decide the state's next leader.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a "treatable form" of prostate cancer.Demings revealed the diagnosis after his State of the County speech Friday.The announcement leaves former U.S. Rep. David Jolly as the only major candidate in t
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