Rep. Jimmy Patronis introduces PROTECT Act to repeal Section 230, raising questions about online speech and liability
A Northwest Florida lawmaker wants to repeal one of the laws that quietly shapes how we all use the internet. 💻⚖️
Rep. Jimmy Patronis has introduced the PROTECT Act, a bill that would fully repeal Section 230, the legal shield that protects websites from liability over most user-posted content. Patronis says the bill is it’s about protecting kids online, but fails to cite any measures in the bill that would do just that.
What would repeal actually do, and what wouldn’t it do? We break it down in plain terms.
Critical East Pass Navigation Aids Face Urgent, High-Stakes Replacement
Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has committed to restoring critical navigation aids at East Pass, a key gateway to the Gulf of America.
Congressman Jimmy Patronis announces Academy Day for students interested in U.S. service academies
Dreaming of West Point, Annapolis, or the Air Force Academy? A single event in Pensacola could put that future within reach.
Patronis Calls for Public Input on Offshore Drilling
Congressman Jimmy Patronis is urging Floridians to comment on a federal offshore drilling plan that could open new Gulf waters near Eglin AFB.
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.
