Susan Lopez

Warren, who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, lost a contentious race for state attorney to his appointed successor, Suzy Lopez.

The contest between Andrew Warren and Suzy Lopez has been one of the testiest for a position that usually flies under most people's radar screens. The political divide for this race is stark.

Andrew Warren will face Suzy Lopez, who was appointed to replace him by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The unit will include a chief, deputy chief and three lead trial attorneys —all will be full-time.

Things got testy during Friday's debate at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club debate in Ybor City between suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren and his replacement, Suzy Lopez.

In an interview with WUSF, Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren said the November election will be a choice between a candidate who has been elected twice and someone appointed.

After hearing testimony and viewing video evidence, a judge agreed with prosecutors that 22-year-old Tyrell Phillips remains a danger to the community.

Prosecutor Andrew Warren is fighting his removal from office by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who says Warren refused to enforce laws prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors and other laws.

Susan Lopez reversed a previous ruling by suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren and said Matthew Terry should face the death penalty if convicted in the stabbing death of Kay Baker.