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.
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]
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. 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]
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