Demings announces prostate cancer diagnosis, suspends campaign for governor
The Orange County mayor made the announcement at a press conference following his final State of the County address Friday morning.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Friday morning that he is suspending his campaign for governor.
Demings said he learned Monday that he has prostate cancer. He said he will focus instead on his health, on completing his term as mayor and on his family
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