{"id":753528,"date":"2026-06-05T23:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/753528\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T23:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:40:03","slug":"pictures-orange-mayor-jerry-demings-final-state-of-the-county-address-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/753528\/","title":{"rendered":"Pictures: Orange Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 final State of the County address \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his final State of the County address. Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings, who was first elected as mayor in 2018, announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings salutes the audience at the conclusion of his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gets a hug from Val Demings as he takes the stage for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings holds up the drum major baton and dons a marching band jacket presented to him by his alma mater, Jones High School, after he delivered his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings touts the NFL and the Jacksonville Jaguars coming to town as he delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings touts the Orlando Magic\u2019s new coach, Sean Sweeney, while delivering his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings touts the Orlando Magic going to the playoffs while delivering his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Val<\/p>\n

Val Demings takes the stage to introduce Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings remarks on the success of Orlando theme parks while delivering his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Mexico<\/p>\n

Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet Orlando performs at Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gets a hug from Val Demings as he takes the stage for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Saxophonist<\/p>\n

Saxophonist Emmanuel Grails performs at Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Mexico<\/p>\n

Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet Orlando performs at Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings touts the contributions of the University of Central Florida to NASA and the space program as he delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gets a hug from Val Demings as he takes the stage for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings remarks on the success of Central Florida tourism while delivering his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gets a hug from Val Demings as he takes the stage for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Orange County Joint Honor Guard guard presents the colors at Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings holds the drum major baton and dons a marching band jacket presented to him by his alma mater, Jones High School, after he delivered his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings touts the NFL and the Jacksonville Jaguars coming to town as he delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Val<\/p>\n

Val Demings introduces Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gets a hug from Val Demings as he takes the stage for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Eagle<\/p>\n

Eagle Scout Alana Rodante leads the Pledge of Allegiance at Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 delivers final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Members<\/p>\n

Members of the Jones High School marching band perform during Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Walt<\/p>\n

Walt Disney World\u2019s \u201cVoices of Liberty\u201d perform at Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings\u2019 final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gets a hug from Val Demings as he takes the stage for his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings poses with members of Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet Orlando, who performed at his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings was first elected as mayor in 2018 and is currently running for the Democratic nomination to be Florida\u2019s next governor. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings salutes the audience at the conclusion of his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings salutes the audience at the conclusion of his final State of the County address, Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings announced after the speech that he is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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