Florida congressman Steube injured in accident at home

Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 8:43 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 8:43 p.m.

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., compares different models of firearms as the House Judiciary Committee holds a markup on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.

SARASOTA, Fla. — A Florida congressman was injured in an accident at his home Wednesday afternoon, his office said.

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube’s office released a short statement saying that he had been involved in an accident on his property and had sustained several injuries. The statement didn’t include details about the injuries or how serious they were.

“We will provide additional updates when possible,” the statement said. “Please pray for the Congressman and his family.”

Steube was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and just began his third term. The Republican represents all of Sarasota and Charlotte counties and part of Lee County.