Deegan says employee was placed on leave for policy violation, not for discussing reported increased ICE presence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Thursday to address the city’s action…
ICE has made ‘pretty large’ hotel reservations in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – In a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D – FL) responded to…
Honduran mother deported after Tampa arrest caught on video
Carmen Funez thought it was just another step in her immigration process. But this time, something felt off.…
City of Jacksonville employee placed on administrative leave after posting video on recent reports of ICE raids
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave…
The Scoop: Thurs. Dec. 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Are changes coming to “Schools of Hope?” The Florida Department of Education is revising the rules for Schools…
Protestors decry ICE outside of Customs & Border Protection recruiting event at St. Petersburg Hilton
Protestors outside of Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park // Chris Young, WMNF News, 1/13/26 Listen: U.S. Customs and…
The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Protest in Pinellas against ICE recruitment Protesters demonstrated against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruitment event at…
Immigration advocates ask county to clarify ICE agreement
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County community members questioned commissioners regarding immigration enforcement concerns on Tuesday. What You Need To…
Fact-checking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ final State of the State speech
Gov. Ron DeSantis told Floridians that under his leadership the state’s economy soared as he cracked down on…
Florida Democrats fault Gov. DeSantis for misplaced priorities in final State of the State
Florida Democrats criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address, saying he carries a legacy of misplaced…
The Scoop: Mon. Jan. 12, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Demonstrators gathered outside City Hall this weekend to express frustrations over ICE actions in Minneapolis More than a…
Central Florida joins nationwide protests over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
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