ORLANDO, Fla. – State Rep. Joe Harding, the Republican lawmaker from Williston who was arrested this week on federal fraud charges, resigned his seat in the Florida House Thursday.

Harding, whose district covers part of Marion County, including Ocala, announced his resignation on his Facebook page.

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“When I decided to run in 2019 for the Florida House, I did so for two simple reasons: I love people, and I love Florida,” Harding said. “Today, I am resigning from my position for the same...

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