Gruters vs. Kirschner: Meet the candidates running for Congress in Florida's District 16

A local news story from Florida, reported by WTSP Tampa Bay.

Local News · Florida · October 21, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 22, 2026

What we said on air

In Florida's District 16, candidates Gruters and Kirschner are running for Congress as incumbent Vern Buchanan prepares to retire.

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Reported by WTSP Tampa Bay, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at WTSP Tampa Bay →

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