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Immigrant advocates speak out against controversial 287(g) agreements in Florida
Listen: Dozens of police departments across Florida, including those in the Tampa Bay Area, have signed on to a federal program to help find and arrest undocumented immigrants- and immigration advocates are speaking out against...
Migrant worker advocates rally outside Plant City’s 90th annual Strawberry Festival
This year marked the 90th anniversary for the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. Advocates for Migrant farmworkers gathered outside the event on Saturday to show support for workers who couldn’t be there. “The migrant...
Immigrant group slams Gov. DeSantis call for a special session as a ‘distraction’
Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis announced a special session on immigration – but one group says it’s a waste of time. The special session will likely carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s expected crackdown on immigration laws. ...
The Scoop: Fri. May 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The National Ocean Atmospheric Association reported as many as 25 named storms for this year's storm season.
The Scoop: Thur. May 23th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Jude blocks Florida Law that its a felony to transport immigrants in Florida
New immigration law sparks concerns about trucker boycott
Listen: Florida’s new immigration law targeting undocumented immigrants goes into effect on July 1st, and some truckers and other transportation workers are preparing to boycott. The law imposes strict penalties to those who employ undocumented...
The ACLU of Florida warns of “egregious” patterns of neglect found at ICE Detention Center
Listen: An investigation at the Baker County Detention Center in Northeast Florida found a dangerous pattern of medical neglect against immigrants. A letter from ACLU Florida is calling for change. The ACLU of Florida’s Deputy...
Florida immigrant tuition bill is a victory for advocates, but not entirely
Florida immigrant tuition bill is a win, but not entirely
