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

National Post

time5 days ago

  • Politics
  • National Post

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

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. Article content 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. Article content '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. Article content 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. — Florida House Democrats (@FLHouseDems) July 19, 2025 Article content 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. Article content Article content

Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies while in office
Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies while in office

Washington Post

time5 days ago

  • Politics
  • Washington Post

Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies while in office

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Florida Democratic lawmaker Joe Casello has died while in office following a heart attack, according to state House officials. He was 73. 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. '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. 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. Under Florida law, Gov. Ron DeSantis is required to call a special election or special primary election when a vacancy occurs for a legislative seat because of a death.

Protesters and agents clash at major immigration raid at California farm
Protesters and agents clash at major immigration raid at California farm

Washington Post

time11-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Washington Post

Protesters and agents clash at major immigration raid at California farm

Federal officers clashed with protesters during an immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Southern California, firing crowd control munitions including tear gas, while a lawmaker accused agents of showing 'disproportionate displays of force' and preventing him from conducting oversight at a second farm. Video from Thursday's raid at a farm in Camarillo, Ventura County, showed a large line of officers wearing camouflage gear, helmets and gas masks, accompanied by military-style vehicles, moving toward protesters. The officers fired a large number of crowd control munitions that emitted white gas, while protesters ran from the smoke, with at least one demonstrator appearing to throw a projectile at the authorities. Photos from the scene showed that tear gas canisters were used.

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