DeSantis Awards Law Enforcement Bonuses; Program Has Now Reached 9,400 Recruits
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state has awarded more than 9,400 law enforcement officers $5,000 recruitment bonuses since launching the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program in 2022.
At an event in Panama City, DeSantis presented checks to recruits from Bay, Franklin, Gulf, and Walton counties, highlighting the state’s continued push to recruit, reward, and retain law enforcement officers.
Patt Maney Returns to Okaloosa County, Highlights Legislative Wins and New Committee Roles
Rep. Patt Maney returned to Okaloosa County after an extended legislative session in Tallahassee, where he highlighted more than $23 million in local funding secured, new state laws he helped pass, and his 2026 committee assignments, including chairing the Justice Budget Subcommittee.
Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis pushes NDAA Amendment to block electric vehicle mandate
Should the Pentagon go green — or stick with gas? Rep. Jimmy Patronis says Biden’s electric vehicle mandate puts military readiness on the line.
Patronis Introduces Bill to Ease Professional Licensing for Veterans, Spouses
Congressman Jimmy Patronis has introduced a bill that would allow veterans and their spouses to transfer professional licenses across state lines for up to three years after military service, aiming to reduce barriers as families transition to civilian life.
DeSantis Appoints Shalimar Resident To Judgeship
Shalimar’s John Reed has been named the newest Okaloosa County Court judge by Governor DeSantis.
We Asked Congressman Jimmy Patronis About His Biden Bill, Iran, Affordable Housing and More:
Mid Bay News’s Colin Bestor sat down with new Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis to talk about his new gig in Washington, D.C., and what he plans to do for the people of the Florida Panhandle. Plus, you can submit your questions for our next interview.
Boyles Wins Special Florida Legislature Election
Republican Nathan Boyles wins the Florida House District 3 seat—but Democrat Dondre Wise’s performance may signal a shift in the Panhandle’s political winds.
Special Election: Dondre Wise Wants to Be Your Fl-3 State Representative
Can a 26-year-old Navy veteran and former windmill tech flip a longtime Republican seat in Northwest Florida? Deondre Wise thinks voters are ready for a new kind of leadership.
Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]
Patronis, Boyles Win Their Special Elections
Northwest Florida will soon have a representative in Congress again, as Jimmy Patronis wins a special election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, while Nathan Boyles secures the GOP nomination for Florida House District 3.
