Migrant under ICE detainer after spilling coffee on Florida mom, child and dog, deputies say
Read full article: Migrant under ICE detainer after spilling coffee on Florida mom, child and dog, deputies sayAn undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Colombian theft group busted after Central Florida home burglaries, deputies say
Read full article: Colombian theft group busted after Central Florida home burglaries, deputies sayA Colombian South American Theft Group was tracked down in Central Florida after it targeted Asian business owners in the region, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Palm Bay councilman issues ‘final statement’ after social media comment comes under attack
Read full article: Palm Bay councilman issues ‘final statement’ after social media comment comes under attackAfter the Palm Bay City Council made a push last week to suspend Councilman Chandler Langevin over his social media comments, Langevin has now issued a "final statement" on the matter.
‘Significant flaws:’ Palm Bay council pushes to suspend councilman over Indian immigration critiques
Read full article: ‘Significant flaws:’ Palm Bay council pushes to suspend councilman over Indian immigration critiquesAfter Palm Bay Councilman Chandler Langevin received criticisms over comments he made critiquing Indian immigration into the U.S. this week, the city council voted to send a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis requesting Langevin’s suspension.
Palm Bay councilman dedicates Charlie Kirk march to ‘all victims of left-wing evil’
Read full article: Palm Bay councilman dedicates Charlie Kirk march to ‘all victims of left-wing evil’Langevin’s flyer asks participants to write the name or print the picture of someone who died as a result of “soft-on-crime policies,” “inept military leadership,” or “illegal immigration.”
Nearly 250 arrests in Polk County ‘Fool Around and Find Out — Again’ sting, sheriff says
Read full article: Nearly 250 arrests in Polk County ‘Fool Around and Find Out — Again’ sting, sheriff saysIn a release, deputies said that the undercover investigation focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration.
Dead man dragged inside his home after hit-and-run with migrant, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: Dead man dragged inside his home after hit-and-run with migrant, Polk sheriff saysA strange, deadly hit-and-run crash led to six undocumented immigrants being arrested this week, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary home
Read full article: Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary homeDeputies are searching for a man’s whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s office.
Court allows Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to stay open pending appeal
Read full article: Court allows Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to stay open pending appealThe South Florida immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” can stay open while the fight to close it goes through the federal courts.
ICE agent attacked during immigration arrest, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: ICE agent attacked during immigration arrest, Polk sheriff saysA federal agent was attacked by an “illegal alien" on Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation into his whereabouts, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
DeSantis touts Florida Highway Patrol actions against undocumented immigrants
Read full article: DeSantis touts Florida Highway Patrol actions against undocumented immigrantsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Panama City Friday to promote the efforts of the state’s law enforcement to crack down on undocumented immigrants in the Panhandle.
DeSantis says vacant North Florida prison will become ‘Deportation Depot,’ similar to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Read full article: DeSantis says vacant North Florida prison will become ‘Deportation Depot,’ similar to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the closed Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson to announce it will soon be operational as a detention facility he calls “Deportation Depot,” selfsame in purpose and function to "Alligator Alcatraz."
Russian man arrested in Central Florida construction scheme, deputies say
Read full article: Russian man arrested in Central Florida construction scheme, deputies sayA Russian man illegally living in Central Florida was arrested last week as part of a credit card fraud scheme, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments on Florida attorney general over immigration
Read full article: ‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments on Florida attorney general over immigrationOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings is standing by comments he made about the Florida attorney general’s age and experience, a day after the two clashed over immigration enforcement.
Orange County mayor pushes back on Florida attorney general’s demands on immigrant detainees, discusses DOGE audit
Read full article: Orange County mayor pushes back on Florida attorney general’s demands on immigrant detainees, discusses DOGE auditOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings did not hold back when discussing a letter the county received from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
DACA recipient transferred from Alligator Alcatraz to Glade County Jail, Orlando attorney says
Read full article: DACA recipient transferred from Alligator Alcatraz to Glade County Jail, Orlando attorney saysA Central Florida immigration attorney said her client, who is a DACA recipient, has been transferred from Alligator Alcatraz to the Glades County Jail.
DHS flights out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ have begun, Florida governor says
Read full article: DHS flights out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ have begun, Florida governor saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially begun flying detainees out of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant-detention facility.
Woman illegally in Florida nabbed while walking dog at beach, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Woman illegally in Florida nabbed while walking dog at beach, Volusia deputies sayA woman in the country illegally was caught while walking her pug at New Smyrna Beach earlier this month, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Immigrants avoiding Hispanic businesses in Orlando as ICE searches restaurants, advocates say
Read full article: Immigrants avoiding Hispanic businesses in Orlando as ICE searches restaurants, advocates sayThe Mexican consulate and a former Orlando area politician on Friday accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents of targeting Hispanic restaurants for people to detain, frightening immigrants, and hurting area businesses.
Brazilian ‘illegal aliens’ arrested in Florida amid international homicide case
Read full article: Brazilian ‘illegal aliens’ arrested in Florida amid international homicide caseA pair of Brazilian “illegal aliens” were arrested in Central Florida amid an international homicide case, according to the FDLE.
Nationwide protests begin against Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown, health care cuts
Read full article: Nationwide protests begin against Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown, health care cutsProtests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started at more than 1,600 locations around the country.
Florida Democrats plan return visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as state hosts tour
Read full article: Florida Democrats plan return visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as state hosts tourA group of Democratic lawmakers says they are planning another visit to a controversial immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades, days after being denied entry and filing a lawsuit against the state.
Florida Democrats launch lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access
Read full article: Florida Democrats launch lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ accessA handful of Democratic state lawmakers in Florida filed a lawsuit on Thursday after they were denied entry into the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility, according to court records.
Florida state Rep. Eskamani says she was denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility
Read full article: Florida state Rep. Eskamani says she was denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facilityA new detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” is now operational in the Florida Everglades, but not everyone is being allowed inside for a look at the conditions.
Drug trafficker dies in ICE custody following convictions in Volusia County
Read full article: Drug trafficker dies in ICE custody following convictions in Volusia CountyA Canadian citizen in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement died earlier this week, prompting an investigation, according to ICE officials.
Orange County family pleads for release of loved one detained by ICE
Read full article: Orange County family pleads for release of loved one detained by ICEAn Orange County family is speaking out after their loved one was taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody following an immigration court hearing in Orlando.
Volusia man remains in jail days after open container arrest
Read full article: Volusia man remains in jail days after open container arrestA 47-year-old man remains in custody five days after being arrested on New Smyrna Beach for having an open container of alcohol, a violation that legal experts say typically results in a citation or fine.
‘Deport and Denaturalize:’ Florida Attorney General takes aim at U.S. lawmaker over viral clip
Read full article: ‘Deport and Denaturalize:’ Florida Attorney General takes aim at U.S. lawmaker over viral clipFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took aim at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday after a clip of her criticizing federal policies went viral online.
Man arrested on New Smyrna Beach after ICE detainer issued
Read full article: Man arrested on New Smyrna Beach after ICE detainer issuedA man was arrested Friday afternoon on New Smyrna Beach after deputies say they discovered he had an active immigration detainer, following a patrol stop over an open container violation.
‘Theft blitz’ arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the state
Read full article: ‘Theft blitz’ arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the stateIn all, there were 44 people arrested — including three undocumented immigrants — and over $207,000 in stolen assets recovered, state officials revealed.
‘Criminal alien’ arrested in Daytona Beach over death wish for DeSantis, ‘Trumpers’
Read full article: ‘Criminal alien’ arrested in Daytona Beach over death wish for DeSantis, ‘Trumpers’In a release, ICE officials said that Juan Carlos Montiel-Ceron, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, is believed to be responsible for the posts.
Apopka woman speaks out after father deported to Guatemala, mother potentially next
Read full article: Apopka woman speaks out after father deported to Guatemala, mother potentially nextAn Apopka woman spoke out after her father, a local business owner who came to the U.S. decades ago, was deported back to Guatemala.
ICE unjustly sent a woman to Texas despite her papers being in order, Orlando law firm says
Read full article: ICE unjustly sent a woman to Texas despite her papers being in order, Orlando law firm saysDefense attorneys Phillip and Josephine Arroyo say their law firm is now handling more cases involving legal immigrants facing deportation.
‘Anti-rioting state:’ Florida attorney general, sheriff announce protections for ICE agents. Here’s what they are
Read full article: ‘Anti-rioting state:’ Florida attorney general, sheriff announce protections for ICE agents. Here’s what they areBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials for a news conference.
‘You burn the American flag?’ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on violent LA protests
Read full article: ‘You burn the American flag?’ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on violent LA protestsDuring a news conference in Jacksonville on Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his two cents on some of the anti-ICE riots recently seen in Los Angeles.
‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia County
Read full article: ‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia CountyThe sheriff's office released footage of the arrests during a three-day undercover operation targeting men accused of being online predators.
Concerns grow in Orange County over ICE patrols and immigration detentions
Read full article: Concerns grow in Orange County over ICE patrols and immigration detentionsImmigration advocates and local residents voiced growing concerns this week over recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Central Florida, including a reported U.S. Border Patrol stop in Apopka and ongoing detentions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Undocumented migrant jailed for life after raping, trafficking child in Florida
Read full article: Undocumented migrant jailed for life after raping, trafficking child in FloridaAn undocumented immigrant received a life sentence last week after he coerced a child into prostitution and raped her, state officials announced on Tuesday.
‘Remove your name tag:’ Email appears to direct troopers to take off nameplates when working with ICE
Read full article: ‘Remove your name tag:’ Email appears to direct troopers to take off nameplates when working with ICEOne day after more than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested in Tallahassee with the help of the Florida Highway Patrol, an email shared with News 6 appears to show some troopers in Central Florida may have been given direction not to wear their name tags during future ICE operations.
13 arrests at ‘Welcome to Rockville’ in Volusia County, including undocumented immigrants
Read full article: 13 arrests at ‘Welcome to Rockville’ in Volusia County, including undocumented immigrantsOver a dozen people were arrested at “Welcome to Rockville” in Volusia County over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Fool Around and Find Out:’ Polk sheriff discusses 255 arrests in undercover operation
Read full article: ‘Fool Around and Find Out:’ Polk sheriff discusses 255 arrests in undercover operationPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss the arrests of 225 people in an undercover investigation named “Fool Around and Find Out.”
Homeland Security agents arrest over 2 dozen undocumented immigrants at Wildwood construction sites
Read full article: Homeland Security agents arrest over 2 dozen undocumented immigrants at Wildwood construction sitesIn a series of posts on its X account on Tuesday, the agency announced it’s visiting “one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S.”, and has ”arrested more than two dozen illegal aliens," and the “illegal aliens are from Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras”.
Honduran nationals accused in yearslong Florida scheme to help illegal immigrants work
Read full article: Honduran nationals accused in yearslong Florida scheme to help illegal immigrants workFour Honduran nationals were indicted last week in Florida over an illegal payroll system that was used to help undocumented immigrants work in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Protestors rally against Trump outside Orange County jail over immigration policies
Read full article: Protestors rally against Trump outside Orange County jail over immigration policiesAmid nationwide protests on May Day Thursday, dozens of demonstrators descended on the Orange County jail, decrying immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration.
Nearly 1,000 bookings with ICE detainers so far this year, Orange County officials say
Read full article: Nearly 1,000 bookings with ICE detainers so far this year, Orange County officials sayThe Orange County Corrections Department confirmed Tuesday that since the beginning of 2025, the county jail has had 997 bookings with an ICE detainer.
‘Pressing issues:’ DeSantis lashes out over Florida budget vote, vies for property tax cuts
Read full article: ‘Pressing issues:’ DeSantis lashes out over Florida budget vote, vies for property tax cutsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.
‘Face the consequences:’ Florida AG goes after Fort Myers over sanctuary policies
Read full article: ‘Face the consequences:’ Florida AG goes after Fort Myers over sanctuary policiesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is going after the Fort Myers City Council after it rejected an agreement with ICE — a motion that Uthmeier said makes Fort Myers a “sanctuary city.”
‘Follow the law:’ Osceola sheriff addresses new state illegal immigration laws
Read full article: ‘Follow the law:’ Osceola sheriff addresses new state illegal immigration lawsInside the auditorium at Gateway High School Thursday night, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez addressed a politically fraught topic that is of high interest to the large Hispanic community he serves: illegal immigration.
‘Epitome of evil:’ Could this migrant be the first to die under Florida’s new law?
Read full article: ‘Epitome of evil:’ Could this migrant be the first to die under Florida’s new law?An undocumented immigrant accused of murder may be among the first to face the death penalty under one of the state’s newest laws.
‘Force multiplier:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis touts new steps to counter illegal immigration
Read full article: ‘Force multiplier:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis touts new steps to counter illegal immigrationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday evening at Homestead Air Force Base to speak on the issue of illegal immigration, touting some of the state-led steps that have been taken to enforce immigration laws.
New Florida bill mandates death penalty for migrant child rapists, murderers
Read full article: New Florida bill mandates death penalty for migrant child rapists, murderersAmid a slew of new bills during Florida’s Legislative special session this week tackling illegal immigration, one stands out among the rest.
‘Who the hell do they think they are?’ DeSantis continues criticism of ‘weak’ Florida immigration bill
Read full article: ‘Who the hell do they think they are?’ DeSantis continues criticism of ‘weak’ Florida immigration billFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued railing against an illegal-immigration bill proposed by the state Legislature which he has vowed to veto.
Kissimmee immigration attorney discusses birthright citizenship executive order
Read full article: Kissimmee immigration attorney discusses birthright citizenship executive orderA local immigration lawyer is voicing concerns over one of the most controversial executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
Honduran man shoots off own finger during murder attempt, Florida police say
Read full article: Honduran man shoots off own finger during murder attempt, Florida police sayPolice said he attacked his ex-partner's boyfriend after coming in through a window, though he shot his own finger off during the process.
‘Professional burglars:’ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Professional burglars:’ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff saysOfficials said all of the suspects were in the U.S. illegally, targeting homes that belonged to small business owners.
News 6 takes on viewer reactions to Florida Highway Patrol at the Texas border
Read full article: News 6 takes on viewer reactions to Florida Highway Patrol at the Texas borderSince News 6 released the footage from an investigation at the border earlier this month, viewer comments flooded in to share their thoughts on the story.
What’s Florida Highway Patrol doing at the Mexico border? Here’s what we saw
Read full article: What’s Florida Highway Patrol doing at the Mexico border? Here’s what we sawNews 6 just returned from the Mexico border, where troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were seen taking part in Operation Lone Star, an initiative launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021 to combat illegal immigration.
Florida grand jury calls for new laws on illegal immigration
Read full article: Florida grand jury calls for new laws on illegal immigrationA statewide grand jury empaneled at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for lawmakers to create new criminal penalties for harboring undocumented immigrants.