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]
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 |
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
editOn 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
editOn 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. Publicly available video shows Horner grabbing Arguello, threatening him and later calling the police, falsely claiming assault. 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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