Florida man poses as immigration officer at Orlando apartments to check for undocumented residents: affidavit

A Florida man was arrested Monday for pretending to be a Homeland Security officer, seeking to make sure undocumented immigrants weren't illegally staying at a local apartment complex, authorities said.

Florida sheriffs gear up to aid immigration enforcement under new state law

The Florida Sheriffs Association announced on Monday that agencies in all of Florida's counties will assist federal immigration authorities in detaining undocumented immigrant criminals in jails.

Sheriff Judd named to immigration enforcement board
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will serve on the new State Immigration Enforcement Council. The council consists of eight members, including four police chief and four sheriffs.

Florida sheriff addresses illegal immigration in the state
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins the FOX 35 News team live to talk about his push to put more power in the hands of local law enforcement to help battle illegal immigration.

New special session on immigration begins today
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After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.

DeSantis signs immigration enforcement deal with Trump White House; Florida second state to do so

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office making changes following President Trump's immigration reform policies

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.

Florida Legislature rebukes Gov. DeSantis, overrides budget veto, introduces immigration bills

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year.

Immigration and Border Security: Harris vs. Trump

Immigration remains a central issue for voters ahead of the November election. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are addressing immigration on the campaign trail, offering starkly different approaches.

U.S. Border Patrol begins collection of DNA samples

The U.S. Border Patrol has started collecting DNA samples of people in custody at the border.

Central Florida will no longer host migrant shelter for detained children

Central Florida is no longer being considered as a location for a permanent migrant shelter for children detained at the U.S. border.