Fort Walton Beach accepts $152k ICE grant under 287(g) program

Fort Walton Beach will take $152,500 in federal ICE funds to support its 287(g) immigration partnership β but not everyone agrees itβs a good idea. Officials say it wonβt change local policing, while residents voiced strong opinions on both sides.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis declines to clarify key policy positions as data contradicts claims

Rep. Jimmy Patronis declined Mid Bay Newsβs follow-up questions but defended conservative healthcare, border, and transparency positions in earlier interviews.
City: Renovations on City Hall Slowed By Immigration Arrests

Valparaisoβs city headquarters project faces significant delays as immigration roundups in Northwest Florida disrupt construction crews, raising concerns about labor shortages and legal workers caught in the sweeps.