Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE hold
Read full article: Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE holdA husband and wife who practice real estate in Central Florida were reunited Thursday for the first time since they were detained by federal immigration agents in early January.
Immigration advocates push Orange Co. to sue over ICE, while Demings demurs
Read full article: Immigration advocates push Orange Co. to sue over ICE, while Demings demursDuring Tuesday’s regularly scheduled Orange County Commission meeting, members of the public and at least three commissioners advocated for the county to pursue a lawsuit over its relationship with ICE, but Mayor Jerry Demings pumped the brakes on the idea.
Federal Judge in Orlando pushes back on AG Bondi’s ‘activist judges’ remark
Read full article: Federal Judge in Orlando pushes back on AG Bondi’s ‘activist judges’ remarkA federal judge based in Orlando Monday expressed frustration over a recent social media post made by United States Attorney General Pam Bondi.
‘It’s sickening:’ Brevard students risk suspension to walk out of class for ICE protest
Read full article: ‘It’s sickening:’ Brevard students risk suspension to walk out of class for ICE protestA school district didn’t back down from its warnings to punish students if they walked out of school to be part of the nationwide ICE protests.
Florida school districts warn of consequences as ICE protest walkouts spread
Read full article: Florida school districts warn of consequences as ICE protest walkouts spreadWalkout protests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity have spread to high schools across Central Florida, prompting warnings from state and local school officials that students who leave class during instructional time could face disciplinary consequences.
Immigration court hearing required for detainee held in jail nearly a month, judge rules
Read full article: Immigration court hearing required for detainee held in jail nearly a month, judge rulesA Venezuelan national who has been held for nearly 30 days in the Orange County Jail is entitled to a bond hearing in immigration court, a federal judge ruled Thursday. He's the latest immigrant detainee to go before the court in a habeas corpus case.
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands
Read full article: Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demandsSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”.
Why Brevard County students at prior walkout weren’t disciplined but those at upcoming ICE protest will be
Read full article: Why Brevard County students at prior walkout weren’t disciplined but those at upcoming ICE protest will beOfficials with the district said that the current protests are not related to school operations, and the district is instead "focused on prioritizing learning."
New limits coming to ICE enforcement, Orange County mayor declares
Read full article: New limits coming to ICE enforcement, Orange County mayor declaresOn Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning about new limits coming to ICE inmates at the county’s correctional facility.
2 immigrant detainees released in Orlando as judges slam federal government actions
Read full article: 2 immigrant detainees released in Orlando as judges slam federal government actionsFederal judges in two separate hearings in Orlando on Tuesday admonished U.S. attorneys over immigration cases and released the detainees. They're the latest defendants who have successfully argued that the government is unlawfully detaining them.
Brevard Public Schools warns of disciplinary action for student walkouts amid nationwide ICE protests
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools warns of disciplinary action for student walkouts amid nationwide ICE protestsIn a letter sent to families on Tuesday, School Board Chair Matt Susin said the district was made aware of a proposed student-led walkout that was promoted at three high schools.
Dangerous freeze for Central Florida: Extreme cold, snow chances, and what to expect
Read full article: Dangerous freeze for Central Florida: Extreme cold, snow chances, and what to expectTemperatures are already on the way down as the leading edge of our arctic airmass comes through. Several spots in Central Florida are feeling tropical storm force wind gusts just behind the cold front having swept through earlier today, and we're solely going downhill further from here.
Orange County ‘following up on complaints’ about jail, as ICE holds surge
Read full article: Orange County ‘following up on complaints’ about jail, as ICE holds surgeAn Orange County spokesperson confirmed Friday that the county is “following up on complaints” about conditions inside the Orange County Jail, as corrections staff continue to be pushed to the brink by the high volume of inmates with immigration detainers.
Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policiesProtesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Senate’s bipartisan deal to avoid a partial shutdown appears back on track but voting uncertain
Read full article: Senate’s bipartisan deal to avoid a partial shutdown appears back on track but voting uncertainThe Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reformSenate Democrats are threatening to block legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown Friday if Republicans and the White House don't agree to restrict President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democrats, White House strike deal to avoid shutdown, keep debating Homeland Security funding
Read full article: Democrats, White House strike deal to avoid shutdown, keep debating Homeland Security fundingDemocrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Outrage over ICE agents during Florida Congressman Cory Mills Town Hall
Read full article: Outrage over ICE agents during Florida Congressman Cory Mills Town HallWhen News 6 arrived to the Brannon Center for Congressman Cory Mills’ Town Hall, we saw at least two dozen officers outside. Inside, Mills took pre-submitted questions, but the topic of ICE quickly overtook the discussion.
Strong gusty winds, rain possible ahead of freezing cold in Central Florida. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Strong gusty winds, rain possible ahead of freezing cold in Central Florida. Here’s what to knowThe talk has been all things cold the last several days, but other significant weather impacts could come down this weekend besides the cold temps.
Politically Motivated: How ICE enforcement, clashes with protesters could lead to government shutdown
Read full article: Politically Motivated: How ICE enforcement, clashes with protesters could lead to government shutdownSenate Democrats are rejecting more money for Homeland Security after another fatal ICE shooting. Here's what could happen to federal workers, small businesses, consumers, vulnerable populations and more if the government shuts down as a result.
Orange County ‘exploring the legal issues’ around possible ICE detention facility
Read full article: Orange County ‘exploring the legal issues’ around possible ICE detention facilityOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Tuesday that the county attorney’s office is “exploring the legal issues” centered around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s interest in opening a detention facility in Orlando.
Orlando attorney tells city it can’t stop ICE detention facility from opening
Read full article: Orlando attorney tells city it can’t stop ICE detention facility from openingIf the U.S. Department of Homeland Security chooses to open an ICE detention facility in the city of Orlando, there is nothing city leaders can do to stop it. That’s according to the Orlando city attorney’s office, which issued a legal opinion to Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds defends ICE, supports property tax repeal in interview
Read full article: Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds defends ICE, supports property tax repeal in interviewIn an interview with News 6, Republican candidate for Florida governor, Rep. Byron Donalds, signaled his support for ICE's immigration crackdown, criticized ICE protesters, and pushed to repeal property taxes, and more.
Protester attacks vehicle during demonstration outside Orlando ICE office, deputies say
Read full article: Protester attacks vehicle during demonstration outside Orlando ICE office, deputies sayDuring an anti-ICE demonstration outside ICE’s Orlando office, law enforcement officials arrested a protester, raising tensions Friday afternoon.
Orange County Democrats oppose possible ICE detention facility plans
Read full article: Orange County Democrats oppose possible ICE detention facility plansOrange County Democrats are opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operating in Central Florida and potentially opening a detention facility in Orlando.
Orange County: 380 inmates with ICE detainers in county jail right now
Read full article: Orange County: 380 inmates with ICE detainers in county jail right nowAs of Friday, Jan. 16, there were 831 bookings in the jail with immigration holds, according to a county spokesperson, who noted that “there has been a significant number of re-bookings.” Here's what else we know about their charges.
Immigrant advocates, Democratic lawmakers urge public to speak out against ICE agents in Central Florida
Read full article: Immigrant advocates, Democratic lawmakers urge public to speak out against ICE agents in Central FloridaImmigrant advocates and Democratic lawmakers urged the public to speak out against the increasing reported presence of ICE agents in Central Florida on Monday, and to protest plans to open an ICE detainment center in Orange County.
Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis
Read full article: Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in MinneapolisPlaintiffs' attorneys are asking a federal judge to intervene after three Democratic members of Congress were blocked from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Minnesota over the weekend.
Central Florida joins nationwide protests over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Read full article: Central Florida joins nationwide protests over fatal Minneapolis ICE shootingThe frustration surrounding the Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officers this week has sparked thousands of protests nationwide, including here in Central Florida.
‘Expect to be shot:’ Central Florida sheriff weighs in on Minneapolis ICE shooting
Read full article: ‘Expect to be shot:’ Central Florida sheriff weighs in on Minneapolis ICE shootingAfter a driver was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd came out to express his thoughts on the matter.
Florida lawmakers react after ICE agent shoots, kills woman in Minneapolis
Read full article: Florida lawmakers react after ICE agent shoots, kills woman in MinneapolisAn ICE officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city, a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the mayor described as reckless and unnecessary.
Demings’ letter demands repayment for housing immigration detainees in Orange County Jail
Read full article: Demings’ letter demands repayment for housing immigration detainees in Orange County JailOrange County is formally demanding the federal government reimburse hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE immigration detainees in the county jail.
Feds owe Orange County hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE inmates, officials say
Read full article: Feds owe Orange County hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE inmates, officials sayA spokesperson with the Orange County Corrections Department told News 6 that the federal government owes the county hundreds of thousands of dollars in reimbursement payments for housing ICE detainees inside the Orange County Jail.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations
Read full article: Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nationsThe Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel.
FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcement
Read full article: FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcementA recent FBI-led raid at an Idaho race track shows how immigration is driving federal law enforcement under the Trump administration.
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
Read full article: ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official saysOfficials say many federal officers involved in immigration enforcement in Chicago have body cameras, but expanding their use requires more funding from Congress.
Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los Angeles
Read full article: Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los AngelesFederal prosecutors say three activists opposed to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids in Los Angeles have been indicted on charges of illegally “doxing” a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
A notorious Louisiana prison was chosen for immigrant detainees to urge self-deportation, Noem says
Read full article: A notorious Louisiana prison was chosen for immigrant detainees to urge self-deportation, Noem saysFederal authorities say they've deliberately chosen a notorious Louisiana prison to hold immigration detainees as a way to encourage people living illegally in the U.S. to self-deport.
Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump's deportation goals
Read full article: Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump's deportation goalsThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is ramping up its hiring efforts to support President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals.
ICE involved in traffic stop that caused hold at Apopka High School, officials say
Read full article: ICE involved in traffic stop that caused hold at Apopka High School, officials sayLaw enforcement activity led by U.S. Border Patrol caused Apopka High School to be placed on a temporary secure/hold, according to officials.
‘Impossible situation:’ Public safety, staffing concerns drive Orange County commissioner’s no vote on ICE addendum
Read full article: ‘Impossible situation:’ Public safety, staffing concerns drive Orange County commissioner’s no vote on ICE addendumOne day after Orange County ratified a controversial addendum authorizing the transport of immigrants to ICE-approved facilities, one of the two commissioners who voted against it explained her decision and what she hopes the county will do next.
Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportations
Read full article: Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportationsThe Department of Homeland Security has removed age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
Orange County Commission OKs ICE addendum on transporting migrants
Read full article: Orange County Commission OKs ICE addendum on transporting migrantsState auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.
WATCH LIVE: Orange County commissioner discusses state funding
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Orange County commissioner discusses state fundingState auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.
DeSantis raises concerns as ICE recruits Florida deputies, police amid agency expansion
Read full article: DeSantis raises concerns as ICE recruits Florida deputies, police amid agency expansionLaw enforcement agencies across central Florida are facing a new challenge amid widespread understaffing. Federal immigration enforcement agency ICE has begun recruiting deputies and police officers from Florida departments to join its newly expanded force.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney general
Read full article: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney generalOrange County’s mayor signed an addendum that would allow county jail officials to transport immigration detainees to ICE facilities, despite a public war of words with Florida’s attorney general over the addendum.
DACA recipient transferred from Alligator Alcatraz to Glade County Jail, Orlando attorney says
Read full article: DACA recipient transferred from Alligator Alcatraz to Glade County Jail, Orlando attorney saysA Central Florida immigration attorney said her client, who is a DACA recipient, has been transferred from Alligator Alcatraz to the Glades County Jail.
Florida attorney general demands Orange County agree to transport immigrants to ICE facilities
Read full article: Florida attorney general demands Orange County agree to transport immigrants to ICE facilitiesFlorida’s Attorney General is warning Orange County leaders: sign the amended ICE agreement and transport detainees, or else.
‘Marines train for war:’ Veterans blast deployment of military to assist ICE in Florida
Read full article: ‘Marines train for war:’ Veterans blast deployment of military to assist ICE in FloridaLocal veterans are speaking out against the deployment of 200 Marines to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida. Over 200 veterans have signed an open letter opposing the use of the military in this capacity.
US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west Texas
Read full article: US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west TexasThe U.S. government is building an immense 5,000-person detention camp in west Texas, government contract announcements said, sharply increasing the Trump administration’s ability to hold detained immigrants amid its ever-growing mass deportation efforts.
Volunteers flock to immigration courts to support migrants arrested in the hallways
Read full article: Volunteers flock to immigration courts to support migrants arrested in the hallwaysA diverse group of volunteers from faith leaders to grandmothers to retired lawyers have been escorting people to immigration courts across the country.
Immigration advocates call on Orange County to rescind ICE detention agreement
Read full article: Immigration advocates call on Orange County to rescind ICE detention agreementOrange County leaders are set to vote Tuesday on a proposed expansion of their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing county corrections officers to help transport undocumented detainees to federal detention facilities, including the remote South Florida site known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion
Read full article: Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusionImmigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs.
Alligator Alcatraz detainee unreachable, Orlando immigration attorney claims
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz detainee unreachable, Orlando immigration attorney claimsA Central Florida immigration attorney said she’s running into issues representing her client. She said the DACA recipient is currently being detained at Alligator Alcatraz.
Groups sue to stop Trump administration from using what they call unconstitutional tactics in raids
Read full article: Groups sue to stop Trump administration from using what they call unconstitutional tactics in raidsA federal lawsuit accuses President Donald Trump’s administration of systematically targeting brown-skinned people in Southern California during an ongoing immigration crackdown that has put the region “under siege.”.
Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration
Read full article: Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigrationPresident Donald Trump’s administration has sued Los Angeles, claiming the city is obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and creating a lawless environment.
Drug trafficker dies in ICE custody following convictions in Volusia County
Read full article: Drug trafficker dies in ICE custody following convictions in Volusia CountyA Canadian citizen in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement died earlier this week, prompting an investigation, according to ICE officials.
Immigrant jailed for drinking beer on Volusia County beach waits for ICE decision
Read full article: Immigrant jailed for drinking beer on Volusia County beach waits for ICE decisionA Volusia County farmer is racing against time to secure the release of his employee, Azael Martinez Sanchez, from Volusia County jail before ICE deports him back to Cuba. On Thursday, a judge ruled that Sanchez is free to go if ICE does not intervene within the next 48 hours.
Central Florida congressman rolls out new legislation demanding transparency from ICE
Read full article: Central Florida congressman rolls out new legislation demanding transparency from ICERep. Maxwell Frost's new legislation would require any ICE-operated or affiliated facilities to publicly report who is being detained, where they’re being detained, when they were detained and why.
4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS says
Read full article: 4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS saysAuthorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
ICE unjustly sent a woman to Texas despite her papers being in order, Orlando law firm says
Read full article: ICE unjustly sent a woman to Texas despite her papers being in order, Orlando law firm saysDefense attorneys Phillip and Josephine Arroyo say their law firm is now handling more cases involving legal immigrants facing deportation.
‘Anti-rioting state:’ Florida attorney general, sheriff announce protections for ICE agents. Here’s what they are
Read full article: ‘Anti-rioting state:’ Florida attorney general, sheriff announce protections for ICE agents. Here’s what they areBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials for a news conference.
Concerns grow in Orange County over ICE patrols and immigration detentions
Read full article: Concerns grow in Orange County over ICE patrols and immigration detentionsImmigration advocates and local residents voiced growing concerns this week over recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Central Florida, including a reported U.S. Border Patrol stop in Apopka and ongoing detentions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
‘Remove your name tag:’ Email appears to direct troopers to take off nameplates when working with ICE
Read full article: ‘Remove your name tag:’ Email appears to direct troopers to take off nameplates when working with ICEOne day after more than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested in Tallahassee with the help of the Florida Highway Patrol, an email shared with News 6 appears to show some troopers in Central Florida may have been given direction not to wear their name tags during future ICE operations.
‘Fool Around and Find Out:’ Polk sheriff discusses 255 arrests in undercover operation
Read full article: ‘Fool Around and Find Out:’ Polk sheriff discusses 255 arrests in undercover operationPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss the arrests of 225 people in an undercover investigation named “Fool Around and Find Out.”
More than 1,100 arrests in ‘test run’ of Florida’s ‘Operation Tidal Wave,’ officials say
Read full article: More than 1,100 arrests in ‘test run’ of Florida’s ‘Operation Tidal Wave,’ officials sayFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis participated in a news conference at a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement center in Miramar, where ICE officials announced some 1,100 arrests had so far been made in the state’s “Operation Tidal Wave.”
Nearly 1,000 bookings with ICE detainers so far this year, Orange County officials say
Read full article: Nearly 1,000 bookings with ICE detainers so far this year, Orange County officials sayThe Orange County Corrections Department confirmed Tuesday that since the beginning of 2025, the county jail has had 997 bookings with an ICE detainer.
Casselberry OKs agreement with ICE, says they can opt out if they have a ‘bad experience’
Read full article: Casselberry OKs agreement with ICE, says they can opt out if they have a ‘bad experience’Another Central Florida city signed a resolution to have their police officers train with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — but not without hesitation.
Ocoee, Satellite Beach look to enter into agreements with ICE
Read full article: Ocoee, Satellite Beach look to enter into agreements with ICEAs the city of Fort Myers faces pushback for a recent council vote on an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, two cities in Central Florida will decide this week if they will enter into their own ICE agreements under the 287(g) program.
Trooper arrests man in Orange County accused of illegally entering US
Read full article: Trooper arrests man in Orange County accused of illegally entering USA man arrested by Florida Highway Patrol in Orange County is accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before making his way to Central Florida.
Woman who had sought protection from deportation in Colorado churches is detained, advocates say
Read full article: Woman who had sought protection from deportation in Colorado churches is detained, advocates sayImmigration advocates say a woman who gained prominence after she took refuge in Denver churches to avoid deportation during the first Trump administration has been detained.
Volusia jail staff, officers to receive ICE training for detaining undocumented individuals
Read full article: Volusia jail staff, officers to receive ICE training for detaining undocumented individualsLaw enforcement officers across Florida may soon receive new training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Gov. DeSantis says Florida will use state law enforcement for immigration duties in agreement with DHS
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says Florida will use state law enforcement for immigration duties in agreement with DHSGov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to announce Florida Highway Patrol troopers could soon be trained and approved by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to perform immigration enforcement duties.
Immigration officers are operating with a new sense of mission. Now, 'nobody gets a free pass'
Read full article: Immigration officers are operating with a new sense of mission. Now, 'nobody gets a free pass'A week into Donald Trump’s second presidency and his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, federal officers are operating with a new sense of mission.
Florida migrants in ‘full panic mode’ amid political uncertainty, immigration attorney says
Read full article: Florida migrants in ‘full panic mode’ amid political uncertainty, immigration attorney saysWith a special legislative session underway in Tallahassee, attorneys at The Immigration Advocates in Longwood say fear and anxiety are affecting many of their clients.
Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flights
Read full article: Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flightsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it deported more than 270,000 people over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade.