Sunday, July 5, 2026Governor DeSantis and Border Czar Tom Homan announced demobilization of Alligator Alcatraz after nearly 30,000 deportations tied to Florida detention operations.
U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin announced nine illegal aliens were convicted of federal immigration crimes in the Northern District of Florida in May.
Jennifer Susan Cruz, 41, pleaded guilty to assaulting federal and state officers during a Jacksonville immigration enforcement operation.
A multiagency operation led by ICE resulted in the arrest of a Honduran MS-13 gang member who had been living in Palm Beach County since entering the U.S. illegally in 2013.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida's State Immigration Enforcement Council soften stance on undocumented immigrants without criminal records.
Attorney General James Uthmeier defends aggressive immigration enforcement while Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and others seek federal clarity on deportation priorities.
Attorney General James Uthmeier gives Tampa Mayor Jane Castor until March 31 to reverse police department sanctuary policies or face removal from office.