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Sweeping new legislation targets employers who hire undocumented immigrants

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Mauricio Murillo Florida businesses that purposely ignore whether employees are legally in the United States could face hefty fines or even criminal charges if they…

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Judge denies Democrats’ lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws…

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DeSantis condemns ‘destructive’ Maduro government, announces arrests of 10K non-citizens

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military…

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Florida approves cops’ requests for $2M in immigration enforcement money

December 18, 2025December 19, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Ron DeSantis/X Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved more than $2 million in immigration enforcement money for local agencies seeking AI language translators,…

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Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida is reducing enrollment, officials say

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock Alex Rodriguez Silva moved into his family’s dream home in Hialeah in South Florida three years ago. In August, he handed the keys to the new…

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‘Dragging its feet’: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ appeal paused due to government shutdown

October 24, 2025October 25, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Dave Decker Environmental groups’ request that a federal court shutter the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center was paused Wednesday because of the government shutdown. Led by…

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Florida bill would let families sue for killings by undocumented immigrants, fine police not working with ICE

October 22, 2025October 23, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by J.D. Casto A Florida Republican filed a bill Tuesday that would fine law enforcement agencies for not partnering with ICE and allowing families whose loved…

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Florida gets $608M grant for immigrant detention centers – Orlando Weekly

October 3, 2025October 4, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Dave Decker Florida officials received a hefty lump sum of cash from the federal government Tuesday to cover the cost of the Everglades immigration detention…

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Florida vows ‘vigilance’ at detention centers after Dallas ICE facility shooting – Orlando Weekly

September 25, 2025September 26, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Dave Decker The Florida governor’s office is vowing continued vigilance at the state’s detention centers hours after a now-deceased shooter killed two detainees and injured…

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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ now wants federal money

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Dave Decker A federal appeals court last week ordered the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center to remain open partially because it lacked federal ties. A week…

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Florida opens ‘Deportation Depot’ detention center

September 5, 2025September 6, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Fresh off a court victory ordering the “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center to remain open, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Baker County’s “Deportation Depot” is in operation.…

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DeSantis signs bill targeting ‘community’ IDs for migrants in Florida

DeSantis signs bill targeting ‘community’ IDs for migrants in Florida

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Image via Gov. Ron DeSantis/Twitter After speaking behind a placard that said “stop illegal immigration,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed three bills that proponents…

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Federal appeals court orders another look at pro-DeSantis immigration ruling

Federal appeals court orders another look at pro-DeSantis immigration ruling

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Photo via Gov. Ron DeSantis/Twitter A federal appeals court Tuesday ordered a district judge to reconsider rulings that backed Florida challenges to Biden administration immigration…

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