Lakeland, has been appointed as chair of the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Environment Subcommittee.

Lakeland, introduced the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, along with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat.

Lawmakers say many Florida oranges cannot meet brix level standards, and a slight change would help the industry.

He has been a steadfast advocate against burdensome government regulations that stifle innovation and fail to address states’ ...