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Andrew Warren on his future, DeSantis’ tanking campaign, and ‘political puppet’ Susan Lopez

Warren’s fight to get his job back is currently in the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

by Ray Roa August 16, 2023January 9, 2025

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Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren waited too long to seek relief from state, Florida Supreme Court says

Warren said in a statement Thursday that the issue of his suspension is “crucial for democracy in Florida.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida June 23, 2023May 30, 2025

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DeSantis lawyers ask Florida Supreme Court to toss out Andrew Warren’s case

The attorneys wrote that a petition filed by Warren at the Supreme Court “presents quintessential political questions.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 4, 2023November 9, 2024

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Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis gets fast-tracked on appeal

Warren has also filed a legal challenge at the Florida Supreme Court.

by News Service of Florida March 8, 2023September 12, 2024

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Ousted Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files lawsuit in Florida Supreme Court against Gov. DeSantis

Warren seeks to be restored to his job as Hillsborough County state attorney.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 16, 2023June 26, 2024

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Former Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files federal appeal in lawsuit against DeSantis

U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle last month ruled that DeSantis’ suspension violated the Florida Constitution.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 14, 2023August 3, 2025

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Andrew Warren calls on Florida Gov. DeSantis to reinstate him after federal court ruling

“Duty requires you to accept the court’s findings that the executive order is illegal, even if that finding is perhaps unwelcome.”

by News Service of Florida January 25, 2023August 3, 2023

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Federal judge says Gov. DeSantis violated Florida Constitution but dismisses Andrew Warren’s lawsuit

It was not immediately clear Friday whether Warren would appeal Hinkle’s decision.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 23, 2023November 9, 2024

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Fate of suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren now in hands of federal judge

“A trial is a search for the truth. And over the past three days, everyone had the opportunity to hear the truth,” said Warren.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 2, 2022June 19, 2025

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‘We are fighting for free speech’: Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren testifies in trial to get his job back

Warren’s attorneys have argued that the governor overstepped his authority by suspending Warren.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 30, 2022July 17, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis tells court he shouldn’t have to testify under oath over Andrew Warren suspension

The governor has talked to the media at length about why he suspended Warren, but doesn’t want to give a legally binding statement.

by Justin Garcia October 21, 2022August 31, 2024

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Andrew Warren, Sen. Jeff Brandes and others to speak at Tampa Criminal Justice Summit

The summit takes place on October 29 and will discuss an array of key issues in the criminal justice system.

by Justin Garcia October 19, 2022January 6, 2024

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Andrew Warren’s case will head to trial, but the former Hillsborough State Attorney will remain suspended

DeSantis on Aug. 4 issued an executive order suspending the twice-elected prosecutor.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida September 20, 2022October 23, 2023

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115 legal experts decry DeSantis’ ouster of Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren

Warren, in an interview Wednesday accused the governor of using the suspension to score political points.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida September 1, 2022February 2, 2024

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‘The governor’s authority is not unlimited’: Andrew Warren’s federal lawsuit tests DeSantis’ ability to remove elected officials

The lawsuit also seeks to test if DeSantis properly exercised his powers in suspending Warren for alleged “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 18, 2022August 17, 2023

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she will not direct TPD to arrest those who have had or seek abortions

Two weeks prior, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended state attorney Andrew Warren for calling the 15-week abortion ban “unconstitutional.”

by Molly Ryan August 17, 2022September 1, 2024

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Florida Senate gives Andrew Warren 15 days to request hearing

The Senate sent a letter Monday stemming from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move Aug. 4 to suspend Warren.

by News Service of Florida August 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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Hillsborough’s new State Attorney wants to bring back Tampa’s racist ‘Biking While Black’ policy, leaders say

“They’ve decided to declare war on our community again.”

by Justin Garcia August 12, 2022May 1, 2025

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Florida Senate prepares for trial of suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren

Warren, a Democrat, has vowed to fight DeSantis’ effort to ultimately remove him from office.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 9, 2022November 7, 2024

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Did Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober blame an underage statutory rape victim? (with video)

by Kate Bradshaw September 5, 2016July 29, 2025