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Floridians want more daylight. Congress can deliver it
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan says the House's bipartisan support for his Sunshine Protection Act proves it's time to make daylight saving time year-round. Read More
House to Vote on Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 14, on legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across most of the country, according to a notice posted July 9 by House leadership. [1][2] The Sunshine Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), would end the twice-yearly clock change in […] Read More
250 years later, America remains a land of promise
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan shares what he wrote on a postcard to honor America's 250th year. It will be buried in a time capsule until 2276. Read More
There's no good time for year-round Daylight Saving Time
A Herald-Tribune reader responds to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan's call to use Daylight Saving Time on a year-round basis. Read More
It's time to lock the clock with Daylight Saving Time
U.S. Rep.Vern Buchanan says it's time to finish the work to have Daylight Saving Time all year long. Read More
One More Child Opens Vern and Sandy Buchanan Children’s Center in Palm Garden Village
One More Child expands campus to serve more children and families in need throughout Sarasota County Read More
Florida challenger targets 'GOP establishment' in high-stakes race to replace Vern Buchanan
Eddie Speir launches a 2026 bid for Congress, vowing to "dismantle bureaucratic cancer" and take on "RINO" establishment favorites like RNC Chair Joe Gruters in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan. Read More
Vern Buchanan leaves Congress with mixed legacy, record
A Herald-Tribune reader offers a different take on a recent editorial praising the record of retiring U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. Read More
GOP’s Capitol Hill Woes Explode With Fresh Departure
Vern Buchanan, 74, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Read More
Manatee County Congressman Vern Buchanan to retire after 20 years
Vern Buchanan, who has represented the Suncoast in Congress for 20 years, has announced his retirement. Read More