Joe Casello, a Florida Democratic lawmaker, passed away at the age of 73 due to a heart attack while in office. First elected to the Florida House in 2018 from Boynton Beach, he was surrounded by family and loved ones during his final moments. Casello, a former firefighter from Massachusetts, brought three decades of public service experience to his political career in Florida. His unexpected death has led to plans for a special election to fill his legislative seat. He had announced intentions to run for a position on the Palm Beach County Commission in 2026.
