NATALIE JACKSON

The highest-profile name running for the soon-to-be vacated seat of Florida congresswoman Val Demings is undoubtedly ex-state attorney Aramis Ayala. However, one of Ayala's challengers...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The race to replace Congresswoman Val Demings has begun, even though she hasn’t technically announced that she’s leaving. Three major candidates have already declared their intentions to run in the Central Florida district. READ: Democratic options in 2022 run through I-4Demings announced last week that she’s seriously considering a challenge to Republican Senator Marco Rubio for his seat. — Val Demings (@val_demings) May 18, 2021She’s seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, making President Joe Biden’s short list for Vice President nominees. Florida State Senator Randolph Bracy has announced plans to run, as has former State Attorney Aramis Ayala.

Three candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for U.S. Rep. Val Demings’ seat in Congress.

Attorneys representing the families of two teens killed in a Brevard deputy-involved shooting is calling on the Department of Justice in a lawsuit to investigate the shooting and policies at the sheriff’s office.

Now that the state attorney’s office has decided not to file criminal charges against a Brevard County deputy who fatally shot two teens, the family of one of the victims is making plans to file a pair of lawsuits.