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.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
1st undocumented immigrant detained under Alien Enemies
On Thursday, FDLE announced that its agents – in partnership with Homeland Security – had arrested a known Tren De Aragua gang member, identified as Jimenez-Bracho. Acting Director Lyons described Tren De Aragua (TDA) as a "dangerous foreign terrorist organization that has invaded our soil." It comes nearly a week after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act.
Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida; first to be detained under Alien Enemies Act
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd M. Lyons was in Florida on Friday to discuss the recent arrest of an alleged gang member with ties to the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, billed as the first arrest in the U.S. under the Alien Enemies Act, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
FHP, ICE discuss arrest of alleged gang member in Florida | FULL
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are discussing the arrest of Franklin Jose Jimenez-Bracho, a citizen of Venezuela and alleged gang member of Tren de Aragua. Formed in a Venezuelan prison, the gang has branched out to become a multinational crime organization. Bracho's arrest is the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act.
Governor DeSantis discusses border policy at New College’s Socratic Stage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials will host a roundtable Thursday morning to discuss immigration.
Man arrested on I-4 in alleged road rage gun threat faces multiple charges
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.
Brevard County arrests 1st person under Florida’s new immigration law: officials
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law.
Undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed 2 disabled gay men could be first killed under new law
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
Sheriff Judd leading illegal immigration crackdown
FOX 35 sits down for a one-on-one with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to discuss the recent immigration crackdown. Judd is part of the newly-created Immigration Enforcement Board. He and three other sheriffs will inform the Florida cabinet on crackdowns.
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
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
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
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.
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders are at odds over an immigration enforcement plan.
Florida law enforcement prepares for increase in immigration detentions amid federal crackdown
Immigration enforcement efforts across Florida are ramping up, leading to increased detentions and heightened concerns among immigrant communities.
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.