Patronis, Scott push for National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk after assassination

Charlie Kirkβs legacy may soon be honored nationwide β Florida lawmakers are leading a push for a National Day of Remembrance on his birthday.
College dedicates newly renovated Sikes exhibit

The legacy of Bob Sikes, the legendary politician who served Floridaβs District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly four decades, is being celebrated with a newly renovated exhibition at Northwest Florida State Collegeβs Robert L.F. Sikes Center in Crestview. Local dignitaries and the public gathered for the dedication of the exhibit, which features artifacts from Sikes’ illustrious career, including campaign memorabilia and a collection of taxidermied raccoons, a nod to his nickname βThe He-Coon.β NWFSC President Devin Stephenson and current District 1 Rep. Matt Gaetz highlighted Sikes’ enduring impact on the region and the significance of his contributions.