Although it’s easier to describe Warren as having been removed or fired, he’s technically in a state of suspension that could be reversed — or made permanent — pending a hearing by the Florida Senate.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ron-desantis-is-about-to-run-for-president-andrew-warren-has-a-warning_uk_646a10d6e4b0ab2b97e825e8

Gaetz got out of the Florida Senate race after former U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller retired from his western Panhandle seat, giving Gaetz an open district to run in.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/05/gaetz-leadership-tallahassee-mccarthy-00076687