Immigration

As the federal government continues its efforts against illegal immigration, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that nearly 1.9 million people have agreed to self-deport this past year.

A seven-month-old Bonita Springs organization is helping families navigate life after a loved one is deported.

The Lee County Courthouse was the home for a legal showdown between The Immigration Detention Center known as Alligator Alcatraz and several former detainees.

The state's most recent estimate for K-12 enrollment dropped by more than 46,000 students. The report says it's most likely because of immigration policies.

Florida lawmakers will be back for the legislative session. Many major topics including property taxes, school vouchers and exploring changes to Florida’s congressional maps will be discussed.

When a survey revealed local shops were hurting, a grassroots initiative moved quickly to help.

"You better watch out, you better go hide, you better go shout I'm telling you why, DHS is ending their lives." To the tune of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," seventeen protesters sang modified Christmas carols outside a Naples Home Depot recently, demanding the retailer take a stance against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in its parking lots.

The government's focus on perceived illegal immigration has reached a new high as over 65,000 people are being held in ICE Detention Centers, surpassing previous records.

Tensions are beginning to boil over in South America, as the United States contemplates taking military action against Venezuela.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Bradenton to discuss 287(g), immigration enforcement and recent statistics.