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How many public school students in Miami-Dade have connections to Haiti? We now know

More than 4,000 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students were born in Haiti or have ties to the country, according to district data obtained by Local 10 News on Friday, as families grapple with renewed uncertainty over immigration policy and the future of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

Haitians in fear of losing Temporary Protected Status meet with supporters at North Miami City Hall

Farrah Larrieux, who was born in Haiti, has been living in the U.S. for two decades with Temporary Protected Status that remained in limbo even after a federal judge sided with about 350,000 others like her.

South Florida advocates, healthcare sector brace for impending Haitian TPS revocation

Tens of thousands of South Floridians from Haiti with Temporary Protected Status are on the cusp of losing their deportation protections and work permits. Many of these individuals are employed in Miami-Dade’s healthcare sector, including local nursing homes.

Deadline nears for Haitian TPS holders as concerns grow in South Florida

Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals is set to end Tuesday, and across South Florida, concern is growing for those who could soon lose government approval to live and work in the United States.

‘Who is here illegally?’: Miami activists document ICE encounters amid immigrant rights concerns

Parishioners from Gesu Catholic Church joined college students and members of a local activist group in downtown Miami to document encounters between ICE agents and migrants.

Advocates call for Haitian TPS extension amid fears of healthcare, transportation industry shortages

Supporters, including some Temporary Protected Status holders, marched with an urgent message through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday, calling for TPS to be extended for Haitian nationals.

U.S. Temporary Protected Status for Haitians to end on Feb. 3

A 30-year-old woman, born in Haiti, has been living in South Florida since she was 4 years old. She said she is among the Haitian Americans preparing for the U.S. Temporary Protected Status to end on Feb. 3.

Cuban Trump supporter in Miami faces legal limbo as immigration crackdown intensifies

Known to his listeners as El Oski, the Cuban-born podcaster once proudly called himself a fan of President Donald Trump.

Immigration attorneys report rise in bond approvals despite deportation surge

The Trump administration says it has made historic progress in its immigration crackdown, reporting more than 600,000 deportations since President Donald Trump took office in January, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

‘Injustice doesn’t take a day off’: Group demonstrates outside Broward ICE facility on Christmas

Outside the walls of the Broward Transitional facility, nearly two dozen people gathered on Christmas Day with one clear mission.

‘I’m a US citizen’: Body cam video shows Border Patrol stop in Keys that made national headlines

Newly-released body camera video from a Florida Keys deputy shows federal agents after stopping a driver in Key Largo earlier this month.

‘Don’t be the Grinch’: Miami archbishop urges Christmas ‘pause’ to immigration enforcement

Miami Roman Catholic Archbishop Thomas Wenski made an appeal to President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday: halt immigration enforcement activities over the Christmas holidays.

Family says father detained by ICE during traffic stop in South Florida

A South Florida family says their father was detained by immigration authorities during what began as a traffic stop early Tuesday morning — and they have not been able to contact him since.

Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after his release from immigration detention.

Immigration enforcement operations reported across Davie; residents voice fear

South Florida residents are reporting an increase in immigration enforcement activity across Davie in recent days, sharing cellphone videos with Local 10 News that show Florida Highway Patrol troopers, masked officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting operations near major roadways and nurseries.

This Week In South Florida: Carol Rosenberg

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Carol Rosenberg, a New York Times reporter who covers the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions

The Trump administration announced Friday it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C.

FBI investigates ‘violent’ human trafficking operation with link to farm in Miami-Dade

FBI Miami special agents are investigating a human trafficking operation that federal prosecutors announced on Friday, so far, has three suspects awaiting trial and three convicts in prison.

‘A little betrayed’: Trump ending TPS for Venezuelans Friday leaves Miami nurse running out of time

Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S. expires on Friday.

South Florida company offers concierge services for foreigners wanting to have baby on US soil

A South Florida business is turning childbirth into a passport to the American dream.

Panamanian president defends canal neutrality at UN, reports ‘north-south migration on a much smaller scale’ at Darien

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino mentioned both the neutrality of the Panama Canal and the immigration crisis at the Darién Gap during his speech on Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

FHP trooper injured during suspect’s escape while enforcing immigration law in Broward

A 29-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Broward County to face charges after his escape from Florida Highway Patrol troopers’ immigration law enforcement prompted a multi-agency pursuit, records show.

Animal advocates struggle to keep up with pets left homeless after deportations

The increase in migrants’ deportations has resulted in more pets needing new homes in South Florida, and animal advocates are asking for help.

US strike on Venezuelan boat sparks debate over drug policy, sovereignty

A U.S. strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions across the hemisphere, raising questions about sovereignty, security and the Trump administration’s broader policy toward the region.

Homeland Security Investigations: Workplace raid nets 475 migrants

Federal agents raided the construction site of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia and arrested 475 migrants on Thursday, according to Homeland Security.

With TPS ending, collision of foreign, immigration policies leaves Venezuelan families ‘panicking’

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans will soon lose their deportation protections and face returning to a country many say isn’t safe.

Judge to soon decide whether ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were unlawfully kept from attorneys

While the operation of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades appears to be over, a judge will soon decide whether the detainees who were kept there were unlawfully kept from their attorneys.

After months in ICE detention, federal judge squashes dream of family reunion in Coral Springs

A federal immigration judge denied the request of a father who has three U.S.-born children with special needs waiting for him in Coral Springs, an immigration attorney said on Thursday.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she wants transparency on Alligator Alcatraz

At the prospect of Alligator Alcatraz closing, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said, “Good riddance!”

Migrant advocates embrace powerful Catholic symbolism near tributes to Cubans who have died at sea

Months after Miguel “Mike” Fernandez celebrated his 12th birthday, armed members of Fidel Castro’s militia frightened him and his 10-year-old sister when they interrupted Christmas Eve dinner at their home in Manzanillo, then known as the Pearl of the Guacanayabo.

Civil rights attorneys mark victory for Alligator Alcatraz detainees

After a hearing in federal court on Monday in Downtown Miami, civil rights attorneys said there was more clarity about the migrant detainees’ legal recourse while held in Alligator Alcatraz, in the Florida Everglades.

Home Depot distances itself from DeSantis’ new ‘Deportation Depot’ after play on logo for merch

Florida will soon have a second detention center for people held as undocumented.

Arguments to continue in Miami in federal lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz

A federal judge in Miami will continue to hear arguments Monday over whether detainees at Florida’s temporary immigrant detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have been denied their legal rights.

Growing city in Brazil attracts immigrants in search of jobs

Curitiba is not as big as São Paulo and not as known as Rio de Janeiro, but it is the fastest-growing city in Brazil.

Records reveal details about Haitian ICE detainee’s death in Broward

The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that a 44-year-old U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee from Haiti died of natural causes.

Violent FHP, Border Patrol arrest caught on camera in Palm Beach County

A violent Florida Highway Patrol and Border Patrol arrest was captured on camera during a traffic stop in South Florida.

Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday morning at the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility in Collier County and said deportation flights from the remote Everglades lockup began in the past few days.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees’ families speak about poor health conditions, medical issues

A detainee held at the migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” is sharing details of his experience.

Father of 3 develops cardiac issues in ICE detention after arrest at Coral Springs home

A U.S. detainee -- whose only crime was to reenter the U.S. after a deportation -- has been away from his wife and kids in Coral Springs for five months.

Republicans tour Alligator Alcatraz and joke detainees shouted, ‘Vote Trump!’

Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia wore a University of Florida golf polo with an alligator icon to a guided tour of Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday in Collier County.

Lawsuit filed after Florida lawmakers turned away from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility

South Florida lawmakers are demanding answers about what’s happening inside a controversial migrant detention site some have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” as concerns mount over the treatment of hundreds being held at the remote Everglades Detention Center.

South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works

South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.

‘They are the heart and soul’: Key West debates next steps after vote to void immigration agreement

Tensions flared and emotions ran high at a packed Key West City Hall Tuesday as city commissioners revisited their stance on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement under the controversial 287(g) agreement.

Homeland Security ends temporary protected status for Nicaraguans

President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday that the temporary protected status for Nicaraguans was ending in 60 days.

Broward rally calls for immigration reform, protests detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A coalition of immigration rights organizations and elected officials rallied outside the Broward Transitional Center on Saturday, calling for expanded protections for immigrants and an end to deportation policies that they say dehumanize working families.

Pentagon deploys 200 U.S. Marines to help ICE in Florida

President Donald Trump’s administration deployed 200 U.S. Marines to Florida to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

State lawmakers denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as first migrants arrive at Everglades facility

As the first wave of migrant detainees prepares to arrive, Florida officials are finalizing construction on what critics are now calling “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Protests erupt as Trump visits migrant detention center dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Supporters and protesters gathered Tuesday outside Florida’s newest migrant detention center — a controversial facility environmentalists have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as President Donald Trump visited the site to highlight his deportation plans.

Cuban citizen dies in ICE custody in South Florida

A Cuban citizen has died in custody, according to U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement.

Leaders say Haitian TPS recipients will be ‘kidnapped, raped and killed’ if forced to return

Current and former elected leaders representing the Haitian-American community in Miami-Dade and Broward, along with faith leaders, activists, and lawyers, appealed to all Americans on Monday to rally for their neighbors and colleagues with Temporary Protected Status, or TPS.

Environmentalists rally against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention project in the Everglades

Environmental activists rallied Saturday near the Dade-Collier airport to protest construction of a state-run immigration detention center in the heart of the Everglades, a project critics have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

DHS terminates TPS for Haitians, effective Sept. 2

The termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians was announced Friday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

South Florida immigration attorney reacts to Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions

A South Florida immigration attorney is weighing in after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant legal victory to the Trump administration on Friday, ruling that federal judges cannot issue universal injunctions that apply nationwide.

White House pushes back on reports of ICE targeting undocumented children in Florida foster care

White House officials pushed back Thursday against reports that ICE agents are targeting undocumented children in Florida’s foster care system, calling the claims a smear campaign against the president and immigration officers.

Woman dragged out of Miami-Dade commission meeting amid heated confusion over ICE agreement

During a Miami-Dade commission meeting on Thursday, a heated discussion arose over immigration enforcement agreements and confusion over what was being discussed.

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez visits Krome Detention Center amid reports of overcrowding, unsanitary conditions

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, made another South Florida stop Monday amid the immigration crackdown –- this time to tour Miami-Dade’s Krome Detention Center.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Uthmeier proposes immigration detention site in the Everglades

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing a controversial plan to detain undocumented immigrants at a remote facility he’s calling “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Advocates host 2-day immigration forum in Miami’s Little Haiti

Family Action Network Movement, a social services nonprofit organization, kicked off the two-day Immigration Summit in Miami’s Little Haiti.

ICE agent injured while arresting undocumented convicted sex offender

A federal agent was recovering from injuries suffered during the arrest of an undocumented convicted sex offender, according to Homeland Security.

‘Nothing that would cause concern’: Gimenez tours Miami federal jail amid detainee complaints

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez defended the conditions inside the Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami on Tuesday, saying he saw no signs of mistreatment or neglect after touring the facility, which houses migrant detainees under a federal agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Florida couple detained by ICE for missing court hearing from 20+ years ago

An Apopka woman spoke out on Friday after her father, a local business owner who illegally entered the U.S. decades ago, was deported back to Guatemala.

Immigrant fathers in Miami make sacrifices to get children away from violence. Here is one story:

José Trinidad Torres Casas is among the many fathers who have arrived at Miami International Airport with plans of no return to his war-ravaged Colombia.

‘We need to change that’: Giménez says employers suffer with migrant work permit revocations, deportations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s U.S. military deployment to Los Angeles riots prompted protests on Saturday in South Florida and around the nation.

This Week In South Florida: U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.

This Week In South Florida episode: South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández.

This Week In South Florida episode: Florida Reps. Kevin Chambliss and Alex Rizo

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; and Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112.

This Week In South Florida episode: June 15, 2025

Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protests across South Florida, demand accountability from Trump

Demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.

Working-class migrants suffer brunt of federal immigration law enforcement in South Florida

Early risers met for breakfast and were going to work together for a paver installation company in Miami when their American Dream ended.

‘GRAVEYARD DEAD’: Florida Sheriff warns ‘No Kings’ protesters what will happen if they violently attack deputies

A Florida Sheriff is issuing a warning ahead of the planned ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend.

Broward sheriff lashes out at reporters asking him about ICE comments: ‘Enough talk about ICE’

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony lashed out at reporters, including those from Local 10 News, asking him about recent comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a public safety forum in Lauderhill on Thursday.

Trump administration e-mails parole termination notices to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans

President Donald Trump’s administration has been issuing warnings to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans that their immigration status under a humanitarian program has changed.

Florida AG announces program to protect ICE agents from doxxing

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new program Thursday to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from doxxing.

Trump, Hegseth face criticism after military response to unrest over immigration raids

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism on Tuesday after the military response over immigration law enforcement.

Florida attorney general responds to Broward sheriff, reacts to LA riots amid push for immigration law enforcement

The Florida attorney general used X on Tuesday to say that his office was monitoring local law enforcement agencies to ensure “maximum” immigration law enforcement.

Broward sheriff responds to Florida attorney general’s immigration law enforcement concerns

The Broward County sheriff and the Florida attorney general exchanged letters on Monday about immigration law enforcement.

Federal appeals court upholds court order blocking Florida immigration law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a federal judge’s order on Friday blocking a new Florida immigration law adding criminal penalties to undocumented adults in the state.

ICE detainees’ SOS raises awareness about conditions at Krome center, FDC Miami

In a demonstration meant for an aerial view, a group of migrant detainees stood in an “SOS” formation on Thursday in western Miami-Dade County, near the Florida Everglades.

In ‘SOS’ formation, immigration detainees plea for help in Miami-Dade

In a demonstration meant for an aerial view, a group of migrant detainees stood in an “SOS” formation on Thursday in western Miami-Dade County, near the Florida Everglades.

Cuban activist under threat of deportation had just become a father when ICE detained him

Ariel and Elena Lara moved from Cuba to South Florida where their son was recently born and they had faith in the American Dream.

Local leaders decry ruling allowing Trump to strip legal protections from 500,000 immigrants

Local leaders are reacting to a Supreme Court ruling stripping temporary legal protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants.

Protesters respond to Miami federal courthouse as Florida attorney general faces contempt of court accusation

There was a protest Thursday outside of the federal courthouse in Miami, as the Florida attorney general faced contempt of court accusations related to a new state law impacting undocumented adults.

South Florida businesses, immigrants brace for fallout after TPS ruling, rollback of parole programs

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans has sent shockwaves through South Florida’s immigrant communities and among business owners.

DeSantis administration responds to South Miami’s challenge on immigration law enforcement

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration asked a judge Friday to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of South Miami challenging having to deputize police officers to enforce immigration law.

Floridians react to Trump’s controversial refugee exception for Afrikaners

Refugee advocates were outraged Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s administration welcomed 59 Afrikaners, including children, saying they were in danger in post-apartheid South Africa.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers to enforce immigration law as special deputy U.S. Marshals

Gov Ron DeSantis announced Monday Florida Highway Patrol troopers will be enforcing immigration law just like federal agents.

Miami woman who opened her home to Haitian migrants honored by local community

A beloved woman known for opening her heart and home to Haitian migrants in South Florida is being honored this weekend for decades of selfless service.

Florida changes driver license, ID card renewal rules

The state of Florida has announced important changes to issuance and renewal of Florida driver licenses and identification cards for non-immigrant individuals.

Congresswomen: South Florida ICE facility staff ‘hostile’ to questions about Haitian woman’s death

Two South Florida congresswomen toured an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Friday as questions mount over the death of a Haitian woman detained there.

Operation Tidal Wave leads to Florida’s largest-ever immigration crackdown

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Miramar on Thursday morning.

Investigation underway after Haitian woman dies at South Florida ICE facility

An investigation is underway after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said a Haitian woman died at a South Florida federal facility.

‘Color me surprised and shocked’: Judge blasts Florida AG for defying order on immigration law

A Miami federal judge excoriated Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and his legal team Tuesday for openly defying her order temporarily blocking a state immigration law.

Protected bird flies free in Key Biscayne after recovery; fisherman accused of injuring it gets deported

After months of recovery from surgery, a great white heron that witnesses reported suffered a broken wing during a dispute with a fisherman was free on Thursday in Key Biscayne.

Trump administration defies courts on deportees turned El Salvador inmates

President Donald Trump’s administration faced yet another threat of contempt of court proceedings on Wednesday over deportations to El Salvador.

Doral joins ICE in immigration enforcement partnership

Doral is the latest South Florida municipality considering whether to enter into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the controversial 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement agencies to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.