Kathy Castor

On "The Florida Roundup," Democratic congresswoman Kathy Castor of Tampa talks about why she opposes America's involvement in the war in Iran, offshore drilling and more.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined us for updates on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and the partial government shutdown. Plus, we discuss a rise in measles cases in the state and more.

Just last week, the Trump administration revoked a 2009 endangerment finding, which said heat-trapping gases, like methane and carbon dioxide, threaten public health.

Activists are upset about TECO likely getting another increase finalized this coming Tuesday as part of adjustments to the base rate hike the Florida Public Service Commission approved in 2024.

Guests include the Florida Hospital Association's Mary Mayhew and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor. The topics: saving small-town hospitals, real impacts of government gridlock and Clearwater’s inclusive mission.

Florida Reps. Frederica Wilson, Kathy Castor, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Darren Soto were among 101 lawmakers who signed the letter to the Education and War departments.

A new website dedicated to the Davis-Johnson Community Project states that it will “create a modern, inclusive space where history, culture and community come together” in South St. Petersburg.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Gordon was dismissed days after he was involved in the indictment of a St. Petersburg man in a major fraud case. Congresswoman Kathy Castor called the firing “potential political retaliation."

Congresswoman Kathy Castor organized a bus tour Thursday to spotlight Black-owned businesses in St. Petersburg. “We want to spend our Juneteenth out there telling their stories and encouraging our neighbors to support them,” she said.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and her Democratic colleagues believe spending cuts proposed by Republicans in Congress will reduce the number people with Medicaid coverage.

Castor also emphasized the need to modernize wastewater systems and the power grid in the wake of recent storms.

Despite concerns they would compete for voter approval, referendums to increase property taxes and renew the Community Investment Tax both passed and will benefit public schools.