VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-27
“I believe the Panhandle belongs to all of us -- not just politicians like Jimmy Patronis who think they get to decide who's welcome here,”
Gay Valimont · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27
Valimont posted a response on Facebook inviting Jelly Roll to the Florida Panhandle after Patronis criticized the singer.
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