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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.

South Florida public schools expect ‘significant’ impact after feds funding freeze

Public schools and nonprofits were preparing for the consequences of the President Donald Trump administration’s decision to withhold more than $6 billion from six federal grant programs.

Democrats worry ‘big, ugly’ bill will impact healthcare; Republicans fear tax increases if bill stalls

U.S. House Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart and Debby Wasserman Schultz are both worried about the future of a bill that President Donald Trump has described as “big” and “beautiful.”

House Republicans work on final approval of bill with cuts to SNAP, Medicaid after VP’s Senate tie-breaking vote

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote President Donald Trump needed for the Senate to pass his “big, beautiful” bill 51-50 on Tuesday and send it back to the House with some changes.

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.

Republican senators stand divided before final vote on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill

Republicans aimed to meet President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July deadline on the 940-page “big, beautiful” bill.

Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued what it calls a “VIP Movement Notification” for Tuesday in Ochopee, and we know the notification is specific to Air Force One.

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.

‘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

DC prepares for massive military parade marking Army’s 250th anniversary

The nation’s capital is bracing for a massive military parade Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, featuring tanks, aircraft flyovers and thousands of soldiers.

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.

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.

Thousands of soldiers to march in DC for Army’s 250th anniversary parade

Final preparations are underway in the nation’s capital ahead of a massive military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army this weekend.

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.

Trump increases steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%; Musk criticizes ‘big, beautiful’ bill

U.S. President Donald Trump increased tariffs on foreign-made steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% starting after midnight Wednesday with an exception for the United Kingdom.

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.

While next to Elon Musk, Trump says he’d ‘look at the facts’ to consider pardoning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

During a news conference with Elon Musk Friday at the White House, President Donald Trump said he would consider looking into pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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.

Trump ends 4-day Middle East tour after deals in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates

President Donald Trump ended his four-day Middle East tour on Friday.

Republicans working on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ want cuts to Medicaid, food stamps

Negotiations continued in Congress as Republicans aimed to pass President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.”

White House: Trump secures $243B in agreements with Qatar including deal with Boeing

President Donald Trump secured over $243 billion in deals during a meeting Wednesday in Doha with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Amir, the Emir of Qatar.

Trump celebrates $600B deal with Saudi Arabia, faces criticism over Qatar $400M gift

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed President Donald Trump and the two signed agreements Tuesday.

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.

Trump reacts to US-China tariffs 90-day rollback as trade negotiations continue

During a news conference Monday to announce his executive order to lower the price of pharmaceuticals, President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with China were going well.

Trump administration replaces FEMA acting administrator with retired Marine

President Donald Trump’s administration changed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting administrator tasked with disaster response.

Trump considers lowering tariffs on Chinese imports to 80% ahead of high-stakes meeting

President Donald Trump used social media to announce Friday that he was considering lowering tariffs on Chinese imports to 80%.

Rubio swears in David Perdue as Trump’s new U.S. ambassador to China ahead of high stake talks

President Donald Trump introduced David Perdue as the new U.S. ambassador to China on Wednesday at the White House.

Trump Administration offering to pay migrants who self-deport

The Trump Administration announced a new plan to incentivize undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily.

Trump reinstates dozens of Florida student visas, floats Ukraine peace proposal ahead of Rome visit

The Trump administration announced Friday it is reinstating student visas that were recently terminated, a move that directly affects dozens of international students at Florida universities.

DeSantis blames political foes for questions about $10M donation to Hope Florida Foundation

Gov. Ron DeSantis defended the legality of a controversial $10 million donation during a Wednesday visit to Fort Pierce. He was there to announce grants for vocational training that included $4.9 million to Miami Dade College’s aircraft mechanics program.

Trump, DeSantis, lawmakers react to fatal FSU shooting

President Donald Trump was meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House when he reacted to the fatal shooting Thursday at Florida State University.

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.

White House defends policies on immigration, university funding, tariffs

The White House was dealing with changes in policies on tariffs, immigration, and activism at universities.

NSU economist on 401(k) accounts: ‘Leave it alone ... don’t panic’

A Nova Southeastern University economist joined the personal finance experts who believe 401(k) retirement savings accounts will recover.

Trump flies from MIA to Doral ahead of LIV Golf; president’s schedule includes Mar-a-Lago and Jupiter

After Air Force One landed at Miami International Airport, President Donald Trump flew to the Trump National Doral on Thursday and was set to spend the night in Mar-a-Lago.

Car dealers in South Florida plan how to respond to Trump’s tariffs blitz

A 25% tariff on auto imports took effect Thursday and car dealerships in South Florida had not felt the impact -- except for a rush to buy now before the prices change.

DeSantis to Trump: Ladapo has ‘courage and determination’ to lead CDC

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants President Donald Trump to consider another Floridian to serve as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director.

Noem repurposes asylum seekers app to encourage undocumented migrants to ‘self-deport’

President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday the federal government has a new free app for undocumented migrants.

DeSantis plans to ‘DOGE’ local governments via AI audits, name-checks Broward County

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for the use of artificial intelligence to audit local governments across Florida, an initiative he hopes will help ensure efficiency in taxpayer spending.

Trump administration suspends student loans income-driven repayment application

President Donald Trump’s administration is no longer accepting applications online for some financial aid programs to help debtors pay for student loans.

Marco Rubio facing criticism for silence during Zelenskyy meeting in Oval Office

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in the Oval Office during last week's contentious meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

South Florida hurricane experts warn NOAA cuts could weaken forecasting

The abrupt termination of several National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees, including experienced hurricane modelers, has sparked concerns among experts about the agency’s ability to provide accurate storm forecasts.

South Floridians react to Trump’s executive order on English as official language of US

After President Donald Trump’s administration announced an executive order Friday making English the official language of the United States, many in the area had mixed feelings about the move.

Trump reverses license allowing Chevron to operate in Venezuela

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that in March Chevron will no longer have a license to produce and export oil in Venezuela.

Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio arrested at US Capitol

Enrique Tarrio, the Proud Boys member who was pardoned last month by President Donald Trump, was arrested Friday at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said.

Trump’s DHS halts humanitarian immigration processing for migrants fleeing dictators

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has halted the processing of certain parole program applications, affecting thousands of immigrants already in the country.

THE LIST: Executive orders signed in 2025 by President Donald Trump

So far, the president has signed 157 executive orders, according to the Federal Register’s website.

Attorney: Trans woman denied rights after being held at all-male South Florida ICE facility

An undocumented transgender woman detained by immigration officials last week is being held at a male-only detention facility in South Florida after being transferred from Maryland, sparking criticism from her attorney and LGBTQ+ advocates.

Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami Beach

President Donald Trump arrived at Miami International Airport Wednesday and after stopping at Trump National Doral spoke at a conference at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach.

Trump announces reciprocal U.S. tariffs plan

President Donald Trump makes an announcement Thursday afternoon on U.S. tariffs.

DeSantis directs Florida Highway Patrol to help enforce immigration laws

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he directed Florida Highway Patrol troopers to help enforce U.S. immigration law.

South Florida activists plan lawsuit after TPS for Venezuelans revoked

The Biden administration’s 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans is being revoked by President Donald Trump.

‘It’s disruptive’: South Florida business owners sound off on federal immigration directives

Small business owners in South Florida are bracing for the impact of new federal directives, with some calling them “disruptive” and “distracting.”

‘I can’t go back’: Fears rise in South Florida as ICE targets undocumented immigrants

President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts are in full swing, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducting raids across the country, including South Florida.

Deportations in military planes expose growing rift in US-Colombia relations

Two U.S. Air Force cargo planes with deportees prompted a brief diplomatic crisis between Colombia and the U.S.

President Trump arrives in South Florida to meet with fellow Republicans at Trump National Doral

Air Force One landed at Miami International Airport Saturday night, before President Donald Trump quickly got into an awaiting vehicle and headed to Trump National Doral, where he will meet with fellow Republicans on Monday.

Man accused of making online threats to kill President Trump arrested in South Florida

A 46-year-old South Florida man was arrested Friday night after making threats on social media to kill President Donald Trump, authorities announced Saturday.

Trump’s border czar: U.S. military will be flying deportees daily

President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan told ABC News the U.S. military will be flying deportees out of the country daily.

Jan. 6 defendants react after Trump pardons 1,500 in Capitol riot cases

Former President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping series of pardons and commutations tied to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol breach, including full pardons for roughly 1,500 individuals and sentence reductions for 14 others.

South Florida officers head to DC for presidential inauguration security

Dozens of South Florida law enforcement officers are on their way to Washington, D.C., to assist with security efforts during Monday’s presidential inauguration.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Jan. 12, 2025

This Sunday on This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg spoke with a range of experts covering key issues. U.S. immigration attorneys Saman Movassaghi Gonzalez and Angel Leal discussed President-elect Trump’s day-one immigration plans, including mass deportations and workplace raids.

This Week in South Florida: Former US Ambassador John Feeley

On Sunday’s episode of This Week in South Florida, former U.S. Ambassador to Panama John Feeley weighed in on President-elect Trump’s recent remarks about the Panama Canal.

This Week in South Florida: Attorney discusses pardon request for ex-Proud Boys leader

With just over a week until President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the focus on presidential pardons has intensified.

Trump says he will change Gulf of Mexico’s name to ‘Gulf of America’

President-elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” during a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday.

DeSantis to attend Army-Navy game with Trump, Hegseth

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Pete Hegseth were set to attend the Army-Navy game with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday

Trump’s defense secretary pick faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to address Republican senators’ concerns about his nomination.

Trump finalizes cabinet nominations that need Senate confirmation. Here is the list:

Two of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations to lead the 15 executive departments are from Florida, Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi. These and about a dozen others require Senate confirmation.

Trump blames opposition to nominees on ‘Radical Left Lunatics’

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general, former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, met with a group of Republican Senators and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday, as the House Ethics Committee’s members were set to discuss allegations of sexual misconduct.

‘It’s just such a phenomenal win;’ Trump supporters still in awe of Trump’s landslide political comeback

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday after former President Donald Trump's election victory.

Vote 2024 results: List of states Trump wins

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Trump to view election results in West Palm Beach

Former President Donald Trump was expected to watch initial election returns at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach Tuesday night, then head to an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach.

Broward County gears up for Election Day with thousands of workers at over 350 precincts

With more than 4,000 election workers stationed at over 350 precincts, Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott says the county is ready to deliver a smooth experience for voters on Election Day.

Elections chief urges South Florida voters to prepare for long lines, follow procedures

South Florida voters flocked to early voting sites this past weekend, eager to cast their ballots before the final cutoff.

Broward offering free bus rides for voters on Election Day

In an effort to boost voter participation, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to waive all transit fares for Broward County Transit buses and paratransit services for voters on Election Day.

Trump rallies supporters at Mar-a-Lago resort ahead of presidential election

Former President Trump is set to hold a news conference Tuesday morning from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach.

Florida leaders, celebs react to Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico ‘floating piece of garbage’

A comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Miami rally for former President Donald Trump on Sunday has sparked bipartisan backlash and ignited strong reactions among Puerto Rican community leaders, local politicians and voters in South Florida.

Haitians in South Florida react to Trump’s threat to revoke migrants’ temporary protected status

Donald Trump has voiced his desire to get rid of the Temporary Protected Status for Haitians so many times that migrants and advocates are worried that he may get reelected this November.

Trump’s allegation about Haitians prompts rally in support of Harris in Miami-Dade

Some Haitians and Haitian Americans in South Florida were still outraged Sunday about former Donald Trump’s assertion that “in Springfield, they’re eating the dogs; they’re eating the cats.”

Donald Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest attempted assassination suspect

Following an apparent foiled assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump was gifted the same handcuffs used to arrest the suspect.

Bodycam footage shows arrest of Trump attempted assassination suspect

Officials released more details Monday following an apparent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Gov. DeSantis discusses benefits of Florida Prepaid college program

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Orlando Monday morning.

Secret Service agents thwart 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

U.S. Secret Service personnel fired at a suspected would-be assassin who was armed with a rifle and appeared to be targeting former President Donald Trump on Sunday in Palm Beach County.

Martin County Sheriff: Suspect in shooting near Trump in Palm Beach was ‘relatively calm’ during arrest

Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said his department’s deputies arrested a suspect in the shooting Sunday near former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County Sheriff: Shooter firing rifle with scope was 300-500 yards away from Trump

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a shooter armed with a rifle with a scope was 300 to 500 yards away from former President Donald Trump on Sunday at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

Harris on Palm Beach shooting near Trump: ‘I am glad he is safe’

Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement Sunday after a shooting near former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach County.

Political sign thefts plague South Florida neighborhoods amid rising tensions

South Florida residents are once again grappling with a growing problem: political sign theft.

What do neon green and coconuts have to do with the election? TWISF NextGen Roundtable panelists explain

With the changing dynamics of the November presidential election, Project Coconut took off quickly to persuade young progressives to support U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on TikTok, the social media platform for first-time voters.

Push for Amendment 4 intensifies in Florida following Supreme Court abortion rulings

The battle over abortion rights in Florida is heating up after recent Supreme Court decisions drastically curtailed access to abortion, activists and politicians are rallying behind Amendment 4, a measure that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution.