Orange County mayoral candidates to face off in debate

Candidates vying to replace Mayor Teresa Jacobs

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The candidates running for Orange County mayor will face off in a debate Wednesday evening.

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and business leader Rob Panepinto will meet to discuss key issues.

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The candidates are seeking to succeed Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, who is leaving due to term limits.

The debate is being held at Orlando Repertory Theatre in Orlando at 6 p.m.

All three candidates recently sat down with News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth to lay out their visions for the county and explain why they feel they're the best person for the job. Click here to re-watch those interviews here.


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