Florida Immigration

The exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center highlights Spanish immigrants who came to the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on state immigration legislation he called the toughest in the nation, and ex-federal prosecutor Larry Keefe was named executive director of Florida's immigration board. Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers have rushed to pass laws and budget funds to help President Donald Trump's strategy of mass deportations.

After seeing Venezuelan immigrants lose protected status, many Haitians worry they’re next

A new resource is available to teach young people their civil rights while under interrogation.

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.