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Florida Senate President Ben Albritton Hospitalized With Lung Blood Clot

His office says Senate business will proceed on schedule this week.

Overview

  • Albritton experienced chest pain Sunday and emergency physicians at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital found a small blood clot in his lung.
  • He remains under observation awaiting additional tests, with his office expecting a return to work later this week.
  • Staff report he is in good spirits and in frequent contact by phone and email.
  • The Senate plans to move forward with all scheduled business, including a Thursday floor session at 9 a.m.
  • Colleagues and party leaders offered well wishes, and his signature “Rural Renaissance” package remains a central priority this session after unanimous Senate approval.