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Democrats said the Worrell’s suspension was politically motivated and noted she is the only Black woman in Florida elected to serve as a state attorney.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday he is suspending State Attorney Monique H. Worrell of Central Florida effective immediately in an announcement in...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his executive power over local government in taking on a contentious issue in the 2024 presidential race.

State Attorney Monique Worrell vowed to seek reelection next year and said her removal was political and not about her performance, suggesting that the governor's timing was to distract from his stagnant presidential campaign.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his executive power over local government in<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/florida-gov-desantis-suspends-another-democratic-prosecutor-as-he-seeks-gop-presidential-nomination/">Read More</a>

It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney.

It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney.

It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney.

It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney.

It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney.