Blood clot hospitalizes Florida Senate President Ben Albritton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Senate President Ben Albritton was taken to the hospital early Sunday after experiencing chest pain, his office said Monday.

“Physicians in the Emergency Room at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital discovered a small blood clot in his lung,” a statement from the Office of the Senate President said. “The President remained in the Emergency Room overnight and is currently under observation, awaiting further testing.”

Albritton’s office said he is “in good spirits and has been in frequent communication with staff via phone and email yesterday and today.”

“All previously scheduled Senate business will proceed as planned this week,” the statement added.

Albritton’s office said he hopes to return to work later in the week.

“The President and Mrs. Albritton would be very grateful for your prayers,” the statement said. 

No other information about Albritton’s hospitalization and current condition was immediately released.