Apopka family fighting deportation
A couple is fighting to stay in Central Florida after living in the area for the past 20 years. A husband and wife could be deported in just a matter of days. Now, their children are trying to stop it from happening. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares the latest details on the immigration fight.
Criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
On Friday, Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held a press conference regarding a major criminal arrest, during the conference, the Department of Justice announced criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia is accused of transporting undocumented migrants within the United States.
Trump answers questions on immigration, tariffs, trade
President Donald Trump met with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday morning in the Oval Office of the White House. During the meeting, Trump answers questions on a multitude of topics, including immigration, tariffs and trade.
ICE raid in Tallahassee: 100 arrested at Florida construction site, officials say
More than 100 suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday in a targeted ICE raid on a construction site in Tallahasse, Florida, according to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.
Disney places Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave amid Supreme Court's protected-status ruling
The Walt Disney Company has put dozens of Florida-based Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave as they face the possibility of losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as soon as next month, according to reports.
Florida law enforcement talk immigration enforcement
The Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council held a meeting Tuesday afternoon where law enforcement officials from across the state talked about immigration enforcement. Leaders talked about the lack of space in jails to hold suspects, which prompted a conversation about receiving more help from the federal government when it comes to this issue. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the conversations for us.
Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protected status for thousands of Venezuelans
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Florida operation leads to arrest of 36 undocumented immigrants
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation. Operation "Fool Around and Find Out" focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Of the 255 suspects arrested, investigators say 141 suspects were charged with soliciting prostitutes; 93 suspects were charged with offering to commit prostitution; 10 other suspects were charged with crimes related to prostitution, such as aiding/abetting a prostitute or transporting a prostitute; and 11 suspects were arrested for traveling to meet a minor for sex or other child-sex-related crimes.
ICE Central Florida raids: At least 30 fled during worksite bust in Wildwood, agents said
At least thirty people fled during a construction site raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Wildwood on Tuesday. Now agents are searching for those who fled the scene.
2 dozen undocumented immigrants arrested at Florida construction sites: HSI
More than two dozen undocumented immigrants have been arrested at construction sites in Wildwood, Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Wildwood is located south of The Villages, and about an hour northwest of Orlando.
Undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida after kidnapping 2 teens from North Carolina, police say
Two undocumented immigrants face kidnapping charges after police found them in Florida with two missing teenage girls from North Carolina.
Trump's U.K. trade deal, China tariffs, immigration and more
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Friday. Leavitt gave the latest updates from the Trump administration and discussed topics including the president's upcoming planned travel to the Middle East, a new trade agreement with the U.K., continued tariff discussions with China and a new deal offered to undocumented immigrants to self-deport for $1,000 plus paid travel fees.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez blasts Trump administration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a town hall event on Friday, May 2, in Jackson Heights, New York. At the event, she blasted the Trump administration on issues ranging from free speech to DOGE spending cuts and immigration. At one point, the four-term congresswoman called out border czar Tom Homan by name, challenging him to "come for me." There has been some buzz about Ocasio-Cortez running for president in 2028.
May Day protests: Trump's policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity spark movement
Thousands of protesters gathered nationwide on Thursday, including in Central Florida, to rally for workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Operation Tidal Wave: DeSantis, ICE tout 1,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
FULL | Officials announce historic state immigration operation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave." ICE officials said the operation will go down in history as the most single arrests made by a state in a single week that ICE has ever had. Authorities said the arrests were made possible through the activation of more than 250 local and state enforcement officials to assist ICE's federal partners.
Largest Florida immigration operation in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave."
Florida immigration enforcement: AG pushes back against judge's order for halt
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has appealed a federal judge's issuing of a preliminary injunction against a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Florida undocumented immigrant arrests: Nearly 800 seized in 'Operation Tidal Wave,' officials say
In only four days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in a massive Florida operation.