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.
Previously deported undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida after sex crimes with teen: Deputies
An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported has been arrested after authorities say he sexually battered a teenage boy while playing hide-and-seek in Florida.
Florida woman poses as ICE agent, kidnaps ex-boyfriend's wife from her job: deputies
Florida woman, Latrance Battle, is accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Rep. Frost speaks out against Trump's immigration efforts
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost hosted a virtual press call to share key takeaways from his recent trip to El Salvador. During the call, Frost discussed ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of Kilmbar Abrego Garcia to the United States, as well as to ensure he receives due process. Garcia, a 29-year-old from El Salvador who was deported from the U.S. in March, has prompted a legal showdown over the administration's immigration policy. Judges have ruled Garcia was deported in error and the U.S. government should help "facilitate" his return. However, the White House has accused Garcia of being a member of the transnational Salvadorian gang MS-13, a designated foreign terrorist organization, saying that he "will never live" in the U.S. again.
5 undocumented immigrants linked to Venezuelan 'Tren De Argua' gang arrested in Florida: officials
Officials say five undocumented immigrants, believed to be members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, have been arrested in a string of liquor thefts and robberies in Florida.
Democratic senator going to El Salvador to visit deported man
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen said said he’ll go to El Salvador "to show solidarity" if President Donald Trump doesn’t secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Salvadoran national living in Maryland, who was deported in what Trump officials have acknowledged was an "administrative error." FOX News Correspondent Griff Jenkins joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk this and other political headlines.
President Trump's immigration crackdown being tested in courts
President Donald J. Trump's immigration crackdown is being tested in the courts. Judges handed down several rulings on various cases. FOX 35's Caroline Shively has the details from Washington, D.C.
Polk County sheriff pushes to speed up immigration enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to speed up the removal of undocumented immigrants in Florida. The sheriff is on the state's new Immigration Enforcement Board. The group wants President Donald Trump to sign executive orders giving local law enforcement more power to enforce the laws.
3 arrested in connection to violent robberies, credit card fraud
Three man have been arrested in Osceola County in connection to violent robberies and credit card fraud. The sheriff's office said all three of the suspects are from Venezuela and came to the United States illegally.