Tampa Republic

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, who has been serving Florida's 14th district since 2007, recently shared her thoughts and support on various community and policy issues through a series of tweets. Her posts highlight her commitment to accessibility of information, community support in times of disaster, and concerns about regulatory decisions impacting residents' finances.

On February 4, 2025, Rep. Castor praised the leadership at the Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library, one of only two African-American research libraries in Florida. She quoted library leader Carrie Hurst as saying "free & accessible information is a human right and necessary for equality."

Later that day, Castor expressed gratitude towards Boricuas de Corazón for their efforts following hurricanes. She noted that "Boricuas de Corazón is the perfect illustration of community," recognizing their role in assisting neighbors with flood escape, home repairs, and access to critical FEMA information.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Castor addressed economic concerns regarding hurricane impacts and regulatory decisions by DeSantis’s administration. She tweeted that "Hurricanes already leave lasting impacts on my neighbors wallets - but DeSantis’s regulators want customers to pay even more." She emphasized the need for better solutions for both environmental and financial challenges.