Florida State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo announced Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party, promptly stepping down from his

The Democratic Party in Florida is dead. But there are good people that can resuscitate it. But they don’t want it to be me,” Pizzo said.

Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo sent shockwaves through the state capitol Thursday when he announced from the senate floor that not only was he stepping down from his leadership position, but also leaving the Florida Democratic Party -- and he delivered a scathing review of the party on his way out.