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 Newsโs 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 Kirkโs legacy may soon be honored nationwide โ 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Should military families be trapped in outdated homes because of historic preservation rules?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.
Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis pushes NDAA Amendment to block electric vehicle mandate

Should the Pentagon go green โ or stick with gas? Rep. Jimmy Patronis says Bidenโs electric vehicle mandate puts military readiness on the line.
Rep. Patronis introduces bill to combat “woke” AI in federal government

Is artificial intelligence the next battleground in Americaโs culture wars? A new bill from Rep. Jimmy Patronis says yes โ and aims to shut down what he calls โwokeโ AI.
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.
‘No Kings’ Rally Draws Hundreds in Fort Walton Beach

Hundreds gathered in a conservative stronghold to protest Trump-era policiesโhear what drew them to Fort Walton Beach and what comes next.