Florida GOP Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday that he won't seek re-election.

Word from Posey comes shortly after former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos filed to run for Posey’s seat. Posey endorsed Haridopolos as his preferred successor. He also promised to campaign for former President Donald Trump’s comeback bid for the White House.

Florida Rep. Bill Posey, a prominent Republican, made headlines with his unexpected announcement of retirement from the House.

Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.) announced Friday that he is retiring at the end of this year, adding to a wave of congressional retirements. “It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress,