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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.
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.
https://apnews.com/article/florida-house-lawmaker-politics-0b39400138ee7f 8c38294dbbb447e6a1
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