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National Post
5 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
Washington Post
5 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.
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- 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.
Washington Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Minnesota shooting suspect to remain in federal custody until trial
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The man accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband as part of what authorities have called a politically motivated attack will remain in custody after a Thursday court appearance where he waived his right to a bond and probable-cause hearing, citing his desire to get to trial more quickly and reveal 'the truth' about what happened.
Washington Post
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Accused gunman returns to court as Minnesota lawmaker lies in state
ST. PAUL, Minn.— The man accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, in what authorities have called a politically motivated attack, is scheduled to appear in federal court here Friday, a mile from where the couple will lie in state inside the state capitol building ahead of their private funeral Saturday.
