Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis, along with Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, recognized members of Florida’s firefighting community on Monday, Feb. 3 for their outstanding accomplishments in the fire service industry during the 2020 Fire Service Awards. Among the honorees was State Rep. Matt Willhite, a Palm Beach County legislator and captain with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Willhite, a Wellington resident, was honored as Florida Professional Firefighter of the Year.