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ALL IN FAVOR: Fort Myers Council votes 7-0 for ICE agreement
In a unanimous vote, Fort Myers City Council passed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fort Myers Police and ICE after an emergency meeting held on Friday.
A SWFL attorney says the Fort Myers city council's decision was legal
People have strong feelings about the three councilwomen's actions on Monday night. An attorney from FGCU states that the governor cannot remove a council member based on their vote.
WHO'S NEXT? North Port Police Chief supports ICE agreement
“I support the agreement 100%,” said Garrison. “However, it does have to go in front of my city commission, and the commission is going to have to vote on it.”
DeSantis floats suspending Fort Myers City Council members after ICE vote
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Fort Myers will enter into an agreement with ICE or he’s prepared to intervene and suspend elected officials from office.
BREAKING: Ft Myers City councilor confirms death threats over immigration vote
FOX 4 was in the community meeting Councilwoman Darla Bonk was holding Wednesday night, and she said police increased patrols in the communities where she and two other City Council members live.
Are Fort Myers City Council jobs in jeopardy if they vote against the governor?
Hear how Lee County Democrats are offering their support to the 3 city council members who voted against city immigration enforcement
APPROVED, WITH A WARNING: Punta Gorda goes forward with immigration enforcement
Punta Gorda’s City Council unanimously approved the agreement, and then the city attorney told them their decision leaves the city open to legal action
Fla. AG tells Ft Myers officials: Rejecting immigration agreement breaks the law
“They’re breaking the law,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned on Wednesday, addressing city officials in Fort Myers and beyond.
'You don't have that authority': Donalds wants Fort Myers council members out
Click to watch Rep. Byron Donalds' interview with Fox 4 and why he feels three Fort Myers City Council members choose not to follow the law
WHO ARE THEY?: The Fort Myers City Council members at center of immigration vote
So who are the councilwomen now deemed "rogue" or "heroes" (depending on who you ask)? Here's a look.
'THEY ARE BREAKING THE LAW': Attorney General meets with FOX 4 over city vote
State Attorney General, James Uthmeier, told Fox 4 this about the City of Fort Myers: "We put them on notice, but we're not going to wait long."
How $660M in Florida health care went to undocumented migrants
A recent study by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has revealed that healthcare costs associated with undocumented immigrants in the state reached nearly $660 million last year.
GOING FORWARD: Punta Gorda City Council approves immigration enforcement
There was no drama in Punta Gorda. City Council votes to approve agreement with ICE to allow police officers to take on immigration enforcement duties.
Ft Myers City Council will meet Friday after split vote on immigration powers
The initial vote broke 3-3 with Council members Bonk, Giraldo, and Watson voting against participating in the program that gave federal immigration powers to Fort Myers police.
Opinions on Ft Myers immigration powers vote vary from residents to GOP leaders
FOX 4 took a closer look at Attorney General James Uthmeier's letter to the city, after his post on X warned Ft Myers City council members they must fix this problem or face the consequences.
Ft Myers mayor is concerned, frustrated after failed vote on immigration powers
The split vote failed to approve the agreement granting police federal immigration enforcement powers, to the dismay of state conservatives. See what the mayor told Fox 4's Kaitlin Knapp about it.
READ IT FOR YOURSELF: Florida's Immigration Law & Federal Immigration Powers
What does the official paperwork actually say about these immigration enforcement efforts? What powers are granted to law enforcement, and what are municipalities required or not required to do?
Marco Island agrees to assist ICE in immigration enforcement
The City of Marco Island agrees to assist ICE in immigration enforcement. Fox 4 gives you a look inside the vote.
‘Should Be Removed’: Florida leaders slam Fort Myers Council's ICE Decision
Florida Gubernatorial Candidate & Representative Byron Donalds addressed national media and also posted on X – in part calling for the removal of the council members who did not support the agreement.
DEPORTED FROM A TRAFFIC STOP? What Florida Deputies can now do
When FOX 4 asked what steps would be taken to prevent racial profiling, Sheriff Gualtieri responded, "We don't racially profile."
Florida Sheriff's deputies will help ICE detain undocumented immigrants in jail
When somebody is booked into jail and if they have a detainer on them, ICE can ask the jail to serve a warrant on them and hold them for an extra 48 hours before ICE comes to take them into custody.
Florida’s toughest immigration laws yet? ACLU warns of ‘Scarlet Letter’ IDs
Just two weeks after a special session led to sweeping immigration reforms in Florida, state lawmakers are preparing to take up additional immigration measures.
Fla. Gov. DeSantis deputizes more agencies in fight against illegal immigration
With state and local agencies now allowed to make arrests, the governor says they can work seamlessly with federal immigration authorities.
An Immokalee school warns parents of ICE agents in community
RCMA Immokalee Community Academy confirms with FOX 4 that their organization sent out a text message to parents informing them that there have been ICE agents in Immokalee.
Charlotte County Sheriff appointed to Florida's Immigration Enforcement Council
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has been appointed to Florida's Immigration Enforcement Council.
Florida's immigration reform could lead to major court battles, experts say
“Profiling is going to be an issue. With all due respect to FHP they are not trained immigration officers. They don’t know the difference between a work authorization or a green card.” Ricci said.
Gov. DeSantis signs Florida immigration reform bills into law
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's controversial immigration reform bills into law after they passed both chambers of the Florida Legislature.
Collier County Sheriff seeks more power from ICE to target local criminals
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk told Collier County commissioners his office is working to revive a discontinued program from 2012 that would expand its immigration enforcement powers.
Collier Co GOP calls on their lawmakers to back DeSantis in Immigration Session
The Collier County Republican Executive Committee said they reviewed both immigration proposals and agreed by a nearly unanimous vote that Governor DeSantis pitch was better.
DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget, $500M for immigration enforcement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out his next budget proposal, take a look at what he is proposing.
Tariffs paused on Canada, Mexico after agreement on border security measures
President Donald Trump is pausing tariffs on Mexico for at least one month after speaking to his Mexican counterpart.
Collier County Sheriff's Office cracks down on illicit massage businesses
Collier County Sheriff’s Office says more than a dozen arrests have been made, and 13 illicit massage businesses have shut down because of the operation.
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: Can federal agents go into the SW Florida classrooms?
With immigration at the forefront of the Trump Administration, FOX 4 gets asked whether agents can go to a public school & arrest children?" The answer is: not without the right information.
Ft Myers immigration lawyer shares insight on impacts of state & federal changes
The changes passed by state lawmakers and issued by President Trump's Executive Order are raising questions about enforcement, the legality of such measures, and impacts to schools and families.
Immigration changes & social media fueling parent anxiety in Southwest Florida
Can ICE really go to a public school and arrest children? The answer is not exactly, despite what you're reading online.
'WORST VOTE': DeSantis attacks state lawmakers, intends to veto immigration bill
"Worst vote," "weak sauce" and "why the hell would you do that" -- how Governor DeSantis described parts of a surprise immigration bill passed by state lawmakers late Tuesday night.
'THEY'RE SCARED': ICE putting people into custody South Florida residents say
WPTV obtained a video from a neighbor took on Sunday where witnesses said they saw law enforcement in unmarked cars wearing homeland security uniforms taking people into custody.
Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill
The chambers' Republican leaders called their own special session, ignoring some of the governor's asks and instead presenting their own sweeping immigration bill.
What the sheriff's office is doing after 6 migrants arrested in Martin County
Six undocumented migrants were arrested Tuesday in Martin County. All of them are from Guatemala and had lengthy criminal records.
Sheriffs cracking down on migrants with records
Just four days into his second term as president, Donald Trump appears to be moving quickly to crack down on illegal immigration.
More than 61,000 drivers ticketed for illegally passing stopped school buses
Months after lawmakers approved it, Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone found tens of thousands of drivers have been cited for illegally passing stopped school buses generating millions in fines.
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