MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz has been hospitalized, his office announced Wednesday morning.

Diaz was feeling ill Tuesday while attending a county commission meeting. According to a spokesperson for Diaz, the commissioner had a procedure and was advised to take time off.

On Wednesday, Diaz remains hospitalized while undergoing tests. He is reportedly in “good spirits.”

Diaz is the Miami-Dade commissioner for the 12th District.

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