Rep. Vern Buchanan, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 16th district since 2007, shared a series of posts on August 11, 2025, highlighting educational initiatives and law enforcement recognition in his district.
In a message to students, teachers, and parents at the start of the academic year, Buchanan wrote on August 11: “Wishing all of our students, teachers and parents a successful year ahead! Don’t forget Florida’s month-long Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. For a full list of eligible items, visit @FloridaRevenue.”
Later that day, Buchanan recognized the opening of a new high school in Hillsborough County. On August 11 he posted: “Hillsborough County is one of the largest school districts in the nation, and I’m proud to see Aquilla J. Morgan High School open in Wimauma. I will always fight to support our students, empower parents and invest in our children’s education.”
That evening he acknowledged local law enforcement during an annual awards event: “Honored to recognize over 50 of our area’s finest at the 15th Annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards. Thank you to every officer who puts on the badge to protect and serve FL-16.”
Buchanan has represented Florida’s 16th District in Congress since succeeding Katherine Harris in 2007; prior to that he served in the Florida House of Representatives. He was born in Detroit in 1951 and currently resides in Sarasota. Buchanan holds degrees from Cleary University (1975) and University of Detroit Mercy (1986).
