The Polk County sheriff clarifies comments made during a meeting of Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council.
Tag: immigration
Posted inSchools
Polk County Public Schools Responds to Rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Campus
Despite social media posts circulating on Sunday, PCPS said there have been no incidents with ICE.
Posted inActivism
At Lakeland Forum, Panelists Say Fear Is Increasing in Immigrant Communities
More than 50 people gathered to discuss challenges faced by immigrants in Polk County
Posted inBusiness
Sorry, Charlie: Fish-Canning Company Nixes Plans for $21M Lakeland Plant
Rising labor and construction costs were cited as factors in scuttling the deal that would have created up to 115 jobs.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Hall’s Leaky 30-Year-Old Roof Slated for $1.1 Million Replacement
Historic 1927 building and 1990 annex will be completely re-roofed, but staff may need to keep buckets handy during 40-week wait for tiles.