That is, in essence, what happened with Ordinance #2025-0147, known as the Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Act.

On Wednesday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the passage of Jacksonville’s bill, saying it empowers the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office “to assist in the enforcement of laws against ...

The mayor said the bill is redundant to federal and state law and contains language she said is "hurtful" to the city's immigrant community.

Deegan reeled off criticisms of the bill by saying ... authorities and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement about anyone arrested under the city law. The new Jacksonville law could face ...

Florida Governor Ron ... for City Council to on the Jacksonville legislation that what happened in Fort Myers "has zero impact on how I feel about this bill." She has said repeatedly the bill ...

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow employers to ... said Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville. She cited grocery baggers at Publix as an example of those who could be exploited.