FL: Immigration
Political Climate Drains Vital Donations for FL Immigrant Rights Advocacy
Groups aiding immigrants in building economic independence and pursuing citizenship are grappling with funding challenges exacerbated by anti-immigran…
Florida Faces Lawsuits Over Sweeping New Elections Law
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it…
Grants Fund Emergency Supports for Florida Farmworker Families
Florida farmworkers are getting some much-needed support thanks to a grant from the Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labor Food Alliance (HEAL)…
"Help a Brother Out" – FL Groups Rally to Resettle Afghan Refugees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Organizations providing relief support for Afghan refugees say more people can help by simply taking time to learn about the …
DeSantis Urged to Prioritize FL Farmworkers in COVID Vaccine Rollout
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Florida farmworkers' rights groups say it is urgent farmworkers be deemed "essential" in Gov. Ron DeSantis' COVID-19 vaccine …
From FL to Central America, Climate Change Forces Migration
MIAMI -- As Florida faces the consequences of climate change -- from rising sea levels to more frequent and more severe hurricanes -- experts predict …
Florida Faith Leaders Join Call to End Child Detention at Border
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Some Floridians have joined more than 450 faith leaders signing an open letter to President Donald Trump and the Republican …
Shorter Census Deadline Could Put Florida Funding at Risk
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- This year's U.S. Census count will determine how much funding Florida receives in the next decade for many crucial government-…
COVID-19 Spotlights FL's Uninsured Latino Children
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The COVID-19 health crisis has many Americans without health insurance on edge, and a new report says Latino children are …
El COVID-19 revela aumento de niños latinos sin seguro en Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- La crisis actual de salud COVID-19 pone en riesgo a muchos americanos que no cuentan con seguro médico, pero los niños …
Study Shows Pre-K Boosts Academic Gains
TAMPA, Fla. – A new study shows kids who attend Pre-Kindergarten programs do better in reading, writing and math as they get older than those …
Shutdown Affects Florida's Immigration-Hearing Backlog
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – President Donald Trump's partial government shutdown to secure a southern border wall has increased the strain on the U.S…