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
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]
↑ Monday, September 24, 2012, Florida Rep. Mike Horner resigns amid prostitution ring investigation By Toluse Olorunnipa, Steve Bousquet and Marc Caputo
↑ , Mike Horner Prostitution Scandal: GOP State Rep. Resigns After Name Reportedly Surfaces On Client List.
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