Mike Horner (politician)
Mike Horner | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office November 19, 2008 – September 24, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Attkisson |
| Succeeded by | Matt Caldwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1968 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Abby Horner |
| Alma mater | University of Florida (B.A.) University of Central Florida (M.P.A.) |
| Profession | Business |
Michael Horner (born January 8, 1968, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American Republican politician and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]
Horner graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1989. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a master's degree in public administration in 1995. He currently lives in Kissimmee, Florida with his family.
Resignation[edit]
On September 24, 2012, Horner was running for re-election when he suddenly resigned from the Florida House of Representatives after his name surfaced on a list of brothel clients in evidence against an accused prostitution ring leader.[2] In his resignation statement, Horner said "I deeply regret decisions I made that are causing my family unjustifiable pain and embarrassment."[3][4][5]
2024 arrest[edit]
On May 18, 2024, Horner was arrested and charged with battery against an elected official. The altercation occurred on May 17, when Horner and Osceola County School Board District 3 member Jon Arguello both attended a fundraiser for State Attorney Andrew Bain.
Arguello confronted Horner regarding his link to a prostitution ring, and began to record him. Horner allegedly grabbed Arguello and threatened him. Following his arrest, Horner was given a $2,500 bond and an order of no-contact with Arguello.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Florida House of Representatives – Mike Horner". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
- ^ News 13 Florida Osceola County (October 12, 2012). "Mike Horner to resign from Osceola Chamber amid brothel scandal". mynews13.com.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Monday, September 24, 2012, Florida Rep. Mike Horner resigns amid prostitution ring investigation By Toluse Olorunnipa, Steve Bousquet and Marc Caputo [1]
- ^ [2], Mike Horner Prostitution Scandal: GOP State Rep. Resigns After Name Reportedly Surfaces On Client List.
- ^ Bill Rufty (September 24, 2012). "State Rep. Horner Resigns, Ends Re-election Effort After Being Linked to Brothel". theledger.com.
- ^ "Lobbyist arrested, accused of battery on Osceola School Board member". Orlando Sentinel. 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Hogan, Brandon (2024-05-18). "Former state Rep. Mike Horner accused of battery against Osceola school board member". WKMG. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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