Florida, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Florida rushes to enforce new immigration laws
DeSantis has called for casting a broader net. Earlier this month, DeSantis announced a new agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Florida Highway Patrol that expands state officers' ability to interrogate, arrest and detain immigrants and carry out "street-level enforcement."
Florida’s new immigration law met with fears of profiling, distrust
Brayan De Los Rios said it’s getting harder for him to make ends meet. His sales at Latin Touch Spanish Grocery in Brandon have dropped by more than 30% since January. He’s worried many of his Hispanic customers have stopped coming because they are afraid of new immigration policies out of Tallahassee and Washington,
DeSantis expands Florida's immigration enforcement efforts
The new agreements involve the Florida State Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the FDLE.
DeSantis signs agreements to expand immigration enforcement in Florida
Children so young their feet can't touch the floor when they sit in courtroom chairs have been left without representation in immigration court because of Trump administration cut
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board.
'Toughest immigration legislation': Florida pushes through new immigration laws
The US state of Florida is pushing through new immigration laws for the state, after its Governor Ron Desantis signed off on what he called the "toughest immigration legislation" in the country, with harsh penalties for undocumented immigrants,
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Florida bill proposes study to consider eliminating property taxes
A new bill proposed this week in the Florida Senate aims to consider a study to eliminate property taxes across the state.
Some Florida condo associations missed a key deadline. Here’s what’s next.
In Florida’s sweeping push to ensure aging condo buildings are kept safe, there are many key things that have, and haven’t, ...
Florida man gets 7 years for dogfighting. What is Florida, federal law? How to spot signs
Hill man was sentenced to 7 years in prison after investigators said he bought, bred and sold dogs to fight at his home and ...
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What is the Florida Baker Act, and how does it work in a mental health crisis?
The Baker Act allows a person to be involuntarily detained and examined if they are believed to be having a mental health ...
Michelle Salzman files bill to lower Florida's minimum age for buying gun from 21 to 18
Rep. Michelle Salzman filed a bill Wednesday morning that, if signed into law, would decrease the minimum age to purchase a firearm in Florida, undoing a provision of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas ...
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Left lane loiterers beware: Florida lawmakers push to put the brakes on slow drivers
Lawmakers representing Fort Myers propose a ban on slow drivers in the left lane of highways, aiming to ease traffic ...
Florida is the top state for motorcycle deaths. Most deadly place, helmet laws
"Florida remains the most dangerous state for motorcyclists, not due to chance, but because of policy failures," the firm ...
University of South Florida seeks new leader as President Rhea Law plans retirement
"One of the hallmarks of great leadership is knowing when it is time to create space for new ideas and fresh perspectives," ...
Florida appeals court backs DeSantis in legal battle over records of migrant flights
The case involves some of Florida’s most powerful political appointees, including the state’s new attorney general.