Florida Department of Law Enforcement

The federal government certified the agency to enforce immigration laws under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 287(g) program. The key difference between the FDLE's agreement and other participating municipalities, is that the agency has jurisdiction across the state.

In addition, outgoing DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris introduced the use of enhanced screening tools to assist in recognizing the potential for youth trafficking.

Among them are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard.

The course would be developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs.

Friday’s dismissal of Patricia Carpenter came amid a shake-up of high-level staff following a contentious November meeting over the governor’s travel records.

Ian-related deaths have been confirmed in 19 counties.

An investigation from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the teachers providing copies of the exam as "study guides" for the students.

He plans to depart in September and says "the time has come for FDLE to move in a new direction.”

Drug-related deaths increased by 17% in 2020, and the Tampa Bay region suffered tremendously. The CEO of a Pinellas substance use treatment program said the trend is worrisome.

DeSantis critized the Biden adminstration, saying “they have revoked policies designed to secure our border and keep Americans safe.” State Democrats call it a political stunt.

She says Twitter suspended her account because she violated rules against platform manipulation and spam.

Rick Swearingen, head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, says the water plant wasn't using the security technology that has been widely available for years.