Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the Fort Myers City Council on Tuesday that its recent vote rejecting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) constitutes a “direct violation of Florida law” and could lead to “criminal penalties.”
In a major law enforcement effort aimed at protecting public safety, Florida officials have arrested 10 illegal immigrants, all of whom have criminal histories as previously convicted sex offenders.
Congressman Byron Donalds demanded the removal of several Fort Myers City Council members on Tuesday after they voted against allowing local law enforcement to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in federal immigration enforcement. The controversial decision led to emotional reactions from two Democratic council members, Darla Bonk and Diana Giraldo, who broke down in tears while opposing the measure.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced Wednesday the arrest of a former Cuban intelligence officer who allegedly fraudulently obtained U.S. residency.
A Florida resident with an extensive criminal history, who allegedly works for a Democratic congressional campaign, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a child's bicycle. Arlecia Darnae Brown, 39, of Orlando, was taken into custody on March 7 in Palm Coast. Brown faces multiple felony charges and is being held in the Flagler County Jail on $67,500 bail.
An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, Florida, early Monday morning, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios as severe storms rapidly moved through Central Florida.
