Florida Delegation Warns Trump: Drilling Threatens Military Ops
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and a group of fellow House members are urging President Donald Trump to remove several drilling blocks from an upcoming federal lease sale in the Gulf, warning that oil exploration in the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range could disrupt military testing, threaten Northwest Florida’s economy, and undercut the region’s tourism industry.
Patronis Demands Answers on Special Operations Relocation
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are pressing Pentagon leaders for answers after the Air Force finalized its plan to move the 492nd Special Operations Wing from Northwest Florida to Arizona. In a sharply worded letter, the lawmakers warn the relocation could slow U.S. response times to growing threats in Venezuela and the Caribbean and question why the Air Force relied on Biden-era climate considerations instead of current national security priorities.
Okaloosa County opposes Gulf drilling, citing national security and tourism risks
Okaloosa County Commissioners just took a firm stand against any effort to resume drilling in the eastern Gulf, saying it would threaten Eglin’s mission and the region’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy.
‘No Kings’ rally draws large crowd in Fort Walton Beach
Hundreds gathered at The Landing this weekend for Fort Walton Beach’s second “No Kings” rally — part of a nationwide day of demonstrations. Attendees say the growing turnout shows more locals are ready to take part in civic action and community change.
Destin Council seeks federal help to fix East Pass navigation hazards after boat collisions
Destin officials are pushing for federal and state support to repair and light East Pass navigation markers after recent collisions and near-misses.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis declines to clarify key policy positions as data contradicts claims
Rep. Jimmy Patronis declined Mid Bay News’s follow-up questions but defended conservative healthcare, border, and transparency positions in earlier interviews.
Mid Bay News interviews Rep. Jimmy Patronis, focusing on big tech and local issues
Congressman Jimmy Patronis sits down with Mid Bay News to discuss military readiness, reigning in big tech and other issues effecting Northwest Florida
Patronis, Scott push for National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk after assassination
Charlie Kirk’s legacy may soon be honored nationwide — Florida lawmakers are leading a push for a National Day of Remembrance on his birthday.
House-passed defense bill sends $300M for Eglin, Hurlburt projects and includes Patronis Amendment
The U.S. House passed its $892.6 billion defense policy bill, authorizing major construction projects at Eglin and Hurlburt, while Rep. Jimmy Patronis claimed a win with his amendment on military vehicles.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis introduces HOMEFRONT Act to overhaul military housing rules
Should military families be trapped in outdated homes because of historic preservation rules? A new bill from Rep. Jimmy Patronis says no.
