Florida Governor candidate Jay Collins kicks off tour in Santa Rosa County
In Brief: Florida’s Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins kicked off his statewide “Come and Take It Tour” at Grey Man Armory in Milton, FL on Tuesday. “I’m here to talk about two things that go together: The Second Amendment and public safety,” Collins said. “Those two things are completely linked. For too long, […]
Capitol Watch: Okaloosa Rep’s Bill Would Change Rules On Guns, Alcohol Monitoring For People Accused Of Some Crimes
Rep. Patt Maney’s HB 373 challenges existing norms by preventing courts from seizing concealed carry permits in misdemeanor cases unless a public safety risk is evident. The bill also streamlines alcohol monitoring requirements, potentially expediting the release process for certain defendants.
Okaloosa County Approves Legislative Agenda for 2024
Okaloosa County’s legislative requests for 2024 span various topics, including repealing a law restricting gun sales to individuals under 21, advancing mental health reform, and securing funding for libraries and an online high school program. They’re urging state legislators to support these initiatives.
