2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa Countyโs general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.
Shorter Daycare Waitlists, The Mid-Bay Bridge and Break-able leases for Airmen: Maney Reviews 2023 Session

Hereโs a look at the eight bills Maney passed through the state legislature and how they might affect residents of the Mid-Bay area.
Maney’s Bill to Protect Defense Attorneys Awaits Governor DeSantis’ Signature.

The Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate have both unanimously passed a bill to protect criminal defense attorneys and public defenders from violent acts in the courtroom.
BREAKING: Bill Filed to End Local Oversight on Mid Bay Bridge
This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates. Bill filed to end oversight of Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Budget by Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Latest – March 7th, 8:19 PM.ย ย Niceville-area State Representative Patt Maney (R-Shalimar) filed a bill Tuesday, March 7th, which would end the Okaloosa County Board of County […]
Niceville State House Representative Patt Maney Will Serve on these Committees This Year

Representative Patt Maney will be in Tallahassee this week. He and the other legislature members will attempt to fix statewide insurance issues.
Mental Health and Higher Ed; Rep. Patt Maney Preps for Third Year in Tallahassee

Representative Patt Maneyโs first two years in Tallahassee went pretty well for him as far as freshmen lawmakers go. He got more bills passed in 2022 than any other freshman lawmaker in Tallahassee – a total of six.