A Representative from Florida. Born in Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla. , February 8, 1963. Graduated from Tarpon Springs High School, Tarpon Springs, Fla. , 1981. Attended St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Fla. , 1981-1983. B. A. , University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. , 1986. J. D. , Stetson University, St. Petersburg, Fla. , 1989. Lawyer, private practice. Professor. Member of the Florida state house of representatives, 1998-2006. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Tenth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2007-present).