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Florida’s $406M immigration tab includes private jet flights and a Margaritaville hotel

Now, the Florida House wants to prevent the state’s disaster response agency from using emergency funds on immigration

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Now, the Florida House wants to prevent the state’s disaster response agency from using emergency funds on immigration.

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Bill to ban non-English driver’s tests, penalize employers of undocumented immigrants, moves

A wide-ranging Florida immigration bill focused on driver’s tests and undocumented workers cleared its first House committee

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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Legislative session primer: Florida bills to keep an eye on in 2026

From further eroding abortion rights to making it harder to access the state’s meager unemployment benefits, Florida lawmakers have filed a number of bills they hope to turn into law this year.

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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Sweeping new legislation targets employers who hire undocumented immigrants

The 34-page bill would presume certain non-citizens are at fault in car accidents, severely restrict their employment, and prevent Florida banks from loaning them money

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 8, 2026January 8, 2026