Local law enforcement and state leaders are coming together to combat illegal immigration in the state of Florida.

Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage joins Florida’s new Immigration Enforcement Council to help combat illegal immigration.

Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage will serve on the newly established State Immigration Enforcement Council. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Bage as his choice for the high-profile group, which was established by legislation just passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.