July 1, 2025
The facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…
June 24, 2025
Mayor Deegan vetoes bill tracking spending on undocumented immigrants
A City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…
June 11, 2025
Undocumented immigrants shouldn’t benefit from city grants, Jax Council votes
Mayor Donna Deegan “has concerns” about legislation passed by City Council that adds requirements to city grants to identify funding…
June 8, 2025
OPINION | The illegal immigration distraction
A common enemy isn’t enough to change voters’ minds. …
June 3, 2025
Bill advances to track city money used for undocumented immigrants
Jacksonville City Council may require organizations to report how they’re using city funds.…
May 29, 2025
Next council president seeks new approach to Downtown development
Kevin Carrico wants to give City Council more say over the CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority.…
April 30, 2025
Police must stop enforcing immigration law, judge says
A federal judge says Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrongly told local police to ignore a freeze on the law.…
April 18, 2025
FHP arrests US citizen on immigration charge
Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez was arrested just over the Georgia border and was held despite having a birth certificate.…
April 17, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?
Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…
April 16, 2025
UNF police could carry out ICE enforcement on campus
The university joins other local law enforcement agencies that have agreed to help ICE crack down on illegal immigration.…
April 4, 2025
Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration law
City Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…
April 2, 2025
Deegan lets immigration bill take effect without her signature
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan praised the city’s immigrants and said she would not sign a bill she found objectionable.…
March 28, 2025
Jacksonville mayor weighs veto of immigration bill
Mayor Donna Deegan says her administration is evaluating the legality of an immigration law passed by City Council.…
March 26, 2025
Council approves immigration crackdown, $8 million purchase option for UF campus site
City Council has signed off on legislation that creates new local penalties for undocumented immigrants in Jacksonville and a slew…
March 25, 2025
Lawmakers may further ease work rules for children
Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville spoke against a bill that would roll back restrictions on kids as young as 14.…
March 24, 2025
A full slate for City Council: immigration, garbage and more
City Council will consider a plethora of legislation during its meeting Tuesday evening.…
March 18, 2025
Immigration bill sails through committees toward Jax Council vote
Legislation to provide police more mobile fingerprint scanners and institute local penalties for undocumented immigrants is headed to the full…
March 14, 2025
Jax Council to debate immigration enforcement and compliance
Two Jacksonville lawmakers are pushing for city-lead restrictions and enforcement on undocumented immigrants, with one of two immigration bills up…
March 5, 2025
Fact-checking DeSantis on insurance, education and guns
PolitiFact reviews Gov. Ron DeSantis’ assertions in his annual State of the State address.…
February 18, 2025
Sheriff T.K. Waters appointed to immigration council
Waters and other sheriffs will offer advice about combating illegal immigration in Florida.…
February 14, 2025
Florida lawmakers crack down on illegal immigration
Here’s how Northeast Florida legislators voted on the immigration measures.…
February 11, 2025
Florida lawmakers call another special session on immigration
The latest session reflects new cooperation between the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
January 27, 2025
Lawmakers rebuke DeSantis on special session and budget
The rebuke included overriding the governor’s budget veto from last year.…
January 23, 2025
DeSantis comes to Jax to push immigration proposals
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined immigration reforms he is proposing to the Florida Legislature.…