Overview

• George Riley Jr., Florida GOP executive director, was reported missing after a weeklong disappearance during which he severely damaged a hotel room.
• Riley was found by deputies at a different hotel, safe but under the influence, following his expulsion from the Hampton Inn for excessive drinking and room damage.
• He depleted the hotel's alcohol store, necessitating a restock, and left the room in need of extensive cleaning due to vandalism and unsanitary conditions.
• Riley has apologized for his actions, committed to paying for damages, and expressed intentions to seek help for his alcoholism and mental health issues.
• His disappearance and subsequent behavior have added to the recent turmoil within the Florida Republican Party leadership.