Washington (CNN) Florida's Republican Rep. Tom Rooney is retiring rather than seeking a sixth term this fall. Rooney, a lawmaker in a safe GOP district in central Florida, surprised party leaders with his announcement Monday. "After what will be 10 years in the United States Congress representing the good people of Florida's Heartland, it's time to 'hang 'em up' as my old football coach used to say. "Most of all, I would like to thank my family, especially my mom and dad, my wife Tara and my sons Tommy, Sean Patrick, and Seamus. "I look forward to serving Florida again in the future in a different capacity.

Source: CNN February 19, 2018 21:45 UTC