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Bill Posey
Coverage of Bill Posey in the Nexus archive.
- DeSantis directs Capitol and Brevard County flags lowered for Bill Posey
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags at the Capitol, Brevard County Courthouse, and Palm Bay City Hall to fly at half-staff in honor of Bill Posey, who died at 78. Posey served in the Florida Legislature and U.S. Congress for 16 years and was involved in a lawsuit challenging CDC mask mandates for air travel.
- Former longtime Florida Republican lawmaker dies
Former Florida Rep. Bill Posey died at 78 after serving in the US House of Representatives from 2009 to 2025, representing Florida's 15th and 8th congressional districts. He was surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Posey had a distinguished service record in the Florida House.