Saying "it has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime", Lakeland Republican Congressman Dennis Ross says he's not seeking reelection to a 5th term.
Ross says he wants to return to his law practice and spend more time with his family.
For the past eight years, Ross--a former state house member--has represented the 15th Congressional District, which covers the Lakeland area, northern Polk County and part of eastern Hillsborough county including Brandon and parts of Riverview and a slice of Lake County.
Ross was also part of President Trump's transition team wheen Trump was elected President in November of 2016.
(Photo courtesy of Congressman Dennis Ross)