Joe Casello, a Florida Democratic lawmaker from Boynton Beach, died from a heart attack at age 73. He was first elected to the Florida House in 2018 and previously served as a city commissioner. He was surrounded by his girlfriend and family at the time of his death. Casello had announced ambitions to run for a seat on the Palm Beach County Commission in 2026. Florida law requires a special election when a legislative seat becomes vacant due to death.
Joe Casello, a Florida Democratic lawmaker and former firefighter, has died due to a heart attack at the age of 73. He was in office during his passing, surrounded by family.
Casello was first elected to the Florida House in 2018 and previously served as Boynton Beach city commissioner. He had plans to run for a Palm Beach County Commission seat in 2026.
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