Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies while in office following a heart attack

National Post

19-07-2025

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic lawmaker Joe Casello has died while in office following a heart attack, according to state House officials. He was 73.
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Casello, who was first elected to the Florida House in 2018 from a district in Boynton Beach, was surrounded by his girlfriend and family when he died Friday, the Florida House Democratic Caucus said in a social media post.
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'The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered their love and support during this difficult time,' the caucus said in a statement.
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We are so sorry to say that Representative Joe Casello has passed away surrounded by his loving family and girlfriend, following a heart attack. He was 73.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered their love and support during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ZFZILow1qc
— Florida House Democrats (@FLHouseDems) July 19, 2025
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Casello was a firefighter in Worcester, Massachusetts, for three decades before entering politics in Florida. He served as a Boynton Beach city commissioner before becoming a state lawmaker. He had announced plans to run for a seat on the Palm Beach County Commission in 2026.
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