Florida Immigration

Hear how immigrants in Florida without the required documents are bracing for tough new immigration policy, and what a Trump presidency could mean for state politics.

Currently, Florida students who are without such permission can qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Sen. Randy Fine has also filed a bill that would repeal that provision.

Immigrant communities across the nation are on high alert, including in the Tampa Bay region, which is home to more than 80,000 people without the required legal documents.

A vibrant immigrant community in Clearwater experienced some of the worst flooding in the area. Local groups are stepping in to ensure they're getting the right resources.

President-elect Donald Trump is making immigration law enforcement a priority. Two high school students from immigrant backgrounds are worried while trying to understand all points of view.

A USF survey of Hillsborough County's immigrant community reveals the ripple effects of the 2023 law. Immigration advocates say they've had to clear up misconceptions.

A recent report shows that undocumented immigrants paid $1.8 billion in state and local taxes in Florida. That makes the state fourth in the nation when it comes to tax dollars collected from them.

The Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible for a major expansion of temporary legal status because conditions in the Caribbean nation are unsafe for return.

The Florida legislature will formally convene for the start of its annual 60-day regular legislative session. Here's a look at what lawmakers have left on their "To Do" list.

South Florida advocates of the White House's new immigration policy say they're confronting social media misinformation in the Haitian community.

He also signed into law a bill that would require county jails to assist federal agents with immigration enforcement.

A Florida Senate judiciary committee is expected to take up legislation that builds up the state’s immigration enforcement.