CBS News Miami's Jim talks to State Representative Hillary Cassel, who breaks her silence about switching her political party ...

Lawmaker wants the state's insurer of last resort, Citizens, to offer coverage to all homeowners in the state—but only for ...

Jim DeFede talks to Cassel, who breaks her silence about switching her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.

Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel switches to the GOP, becoming second Democratic state lawmaker to change parties this month.

State Rep. Hillary Cassel has received scorching criticism for her post election announcement that she was leaving the ...

This bill could be a game-changer for how residents protect their homes. Lawmakers weigh controversial change to Citizens ...

Facing South Florida 10:50. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to State Representative Michael Gottlieb, a Democrat who repres ...

Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel is speaking out after deciding to change party affiliation.

Rep. Hillary Cassel is vilified as a turncoat and an opportunist by Democrats who are enraged that she’s now a Republican, ...

President-elect Donald Trump congratulated and thanked Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel after the Sunshine State lawmaker announced her decision to dump her Democratic Party affiliation and join ...

The future of the two party state is at risk in Florida as two Democratic lawmakers put self-interest over party to join the ...

A lawmaker from Hillsborough County and another from Broward County switched their party affiliation to Republican after ...