Immigration

The bill allows immigrants in the city without legal status to be jailed up to 60 days. Mayor Donna Deegan said she objected to the ordinance but did not “see a clear path to a veto, to sustaining a veto.”

The recent controversy and confusion over immigration enforcement training for Fort Myers police may cost the longtime city attorney Grant Alley his job.

Critics of the 287(g) program say it fosters fear and distrust of authorities in immigrant communities across Florida.

The Republican-controlled Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee voted 12-4 along party lines to support the proposal (HB 955).

They spoke out against President Trump's immigration strategy and Elon Musk's efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.

Ninety-seven of the 140 law enforcement agencies that have signed 287 (g) agreements with ICE are in Florida. "The Florida Roundup" discusses the collaboration.

On "The Florida Roundup," we speak about police departments entering training agreements with ICE, how children with complex medical needs are faring after losing Medicaid and more.

His letter of dismissal said his country of origin made him ineligible for employment at New College.

County jail officers will serve warrants and transfer inmates accused of violating immigration law.

The ordinance also directs $76,250 in unused Economic Development Grant money for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to add fingerprint scanners to check the immigration status of someone suspected of crime.

Dozens of community members spoke at Tuesday's board meeting, urging school officials to do everything they can to prevent immigration enforcement on campuses.

Florida has the majority of police departments supporting the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. But, as fear spreads among immigrants of various legal statuses, many worry that close work with ICE officials puts in jeopardy the foundation that law enforcement relies upon to keep communities safe: trust.