Gus Bilirakis

Democrat Jennifer Wexton speaks at her election night party after defeating Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Dulles, Va. Members of the House saved for likely the last vote of the year a bill they hope may one day stomp out Parkinson's disease. The bill is named for Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., and the brother of Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., who passed away in May after a long battle with the disease. Wexton helped lead the charge for passing the bill.

Lawmaker with Parkinson's helps lead charge in creating panel to fight the illness

Associated Press

The bill is named for Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton, who has the disease, and Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis' brother, who passed away in May after a long battle with it.

The top three scams in 2020 were identity theft, imposter scams, and online shopping fraud.

Health News Florida

How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams

Leali Shalabi

According to authorities, a huge surge in fraud cases targeting seniors and other vulnerable populations affected by the pandemic has been reported.

Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.

Affordable Care Act

Crowd Has More To Say At Third Bilirakis Town Hall

Daylina Miller

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis held his third public listening session on health care reform in Wesley Chapel on Wednesday night.It drew more than 200 people who…

Affordable Care Act

Obamacare Supporters Take Over Town Hall

Quincy Walters

Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis held a town hall Saturday, to hear ideas about replacing the Affordable Care Act. But he was met with opposition as about...

Affordable Care Act

Rally Cry: 'Defund Obamacare'

Carol Gentry

Opponents of the Affordable Care Act rallied hundreds of conservatives at a Tampa hotel Wednesday night with a call for the Republican House to strip…