Vern Buchanan

Malaise over gasoline prices and the rising cost of just about everything else may translate into voter discontent during Tuesday's primaries. But one political scientist says maybe not as much as in other parts of the country.

With Buchanan retiring after 20 years in Congress, nine candidates have filed to run in 16th District – three Republicans, five Democrats and one with no party affiliation. A political scientist helps weigh the field.

After two decades in office, the 74-year-old Republican from Manatee County said he won't seek reelection this year and will step down when his term ends.

Betty Castor is here to talk about USF’s new president and Rep. Vern Buchanan offers insight on the impending government shutdown.

The initiative, which also includes Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Tampa, follows a recent call from federal agencies for comprehensive nutrition training in medical education.

Despite concerns they would compete for voter approval, referendums to increase property taxes and renew the Community Investment Tax both passed and will benefit public schools.

Incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan will once again represent District 16 after defeating Democrat Jan Schneider.

Eddie Speir filed paperwork Monday to enter the 2024 race in Congressional District 16 in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

The recently passed omnibus spending bill includes moving the Little Manatee towards a federal Scenic River designation.

Republican Vern Buchanan will again represent the county in Congress with his reelection in House District 16. Meantime, the tax exemption passed by just a few thousand votes.

The designation would help preserve and protect the river from intrusive development, from its source in southern Hillsborough County to its mouth where it enters Tampa Bay.

Several incumbents won easily, including Republicans Vern Buchanan and Gus Bilirakis.