Trump-backed Florida official resigns, announces run for Gaetz seat

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis resigned from his position and announced his candidacy for former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) seat in the 1st Congressional District on Monday.  In a letter addressed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Patronis gave notice of his resignation “in order to become a…