Tampa Republic

Kathy Castor, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 14th district since 2007, recently shared her views and activities on social media. Castor, who succeeded Jim Davis in Congress and has also served in the Florida House of Representatives, regularly discusses both local and national issues. Below are her thoughts and recent announcements via her Twitter platform.

On March 31, 2025, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor shared a message emphasizing the importance of women's success to societal well-being. In a tweet, she stated, "SAY IT WITH ME! When women succeed and are healthy and well, we ALL succeed ."

Later that day, Castor turned her attention to the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Tampa Bay area. She highlighted the challenges faced by residents, including a specific mention of a local high school student. She tweeted, "Hurricanes Helene and Milton wreaked havoc and trauma on our neighbors across Tampa Bay. Whether you are a homeowner or a high schooler like Henry, these events were incredibly difficult. Henry’s photograph illustrating his parents’ exhaustion as they sorted through their."

Subsequently, Castor congratulated a student named Henry from PCCA Gibbs for his achievement in art. On the same day, she tweeted, "Congrats Henry, from @PCCA_Gibbs for winning the Congressional Award for my 2025 Art Competition! It is more important than ever to invest in the arts. As our planet continues to warm and these stressful events become more frequent, expressing your emotions with art is healthy,." Castor underscored the significance of art, particularly in the context of global climate change and its resultant stresses.