Tag Archives: immigration

In the News: Reitz Union renovation, child abuse victim, Rubio immigration talk, ricin-letter suspect

By Laura Foreman on May 1st, 2013 | Last updated: May 1, 2013 at 11:03 am

J. Wayne Reitz Union renovation plan deemed futile – UF officials and the Student Government expected to bond $33 million from the university’s Capital Improvement Trust Fund for the renovation of the Reitz Union and the transformation of Newell Hall [...]

In the News | Tagged child abuse, Governor Rick Scott, immigration, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Marco Rubio, President Barack Obama, Ricin | Leave a comment

April 19, 2013: Morning News in 90

By Michal Higdon on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 10:36 am

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

News in 90 | Tagged Boston Marathon bombing, hawks, immigration, MIT, path to citizenship, Senate, Watertown | Leave a comment

In the News: Syrian rebellion, Quidditch World Cup, immigration bill, Google Account Manager, vehicle recalls

By Billy Kennedy on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 10:56 am

Rebel Victory in Syria Might Not Stop Conflict, U.S. Officials Say – Even if the present Syrian government is toppled, sectarian fighting in the country could continue for more than a year, according to a top American intelligence official. The [...]

In the News | Tagged Google Inactive Account Manage, Honda, House Democrats, immigration, Mazda, Nissan, recall, Senate, Syria, Toyota | Leave a comment

Illegal immigrant shares story of fear and uncertainty about her future

By Jensen Werley and Stephanie Denardo on April 3rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 3, 2013 at 5:29 pm

As discussion about immigration continues, Nina, an illegal immigrant, discusses her struggle to gain education and citizenship in the United States.

Politics | Tagged Florida immigration, immigration, Immigration reform, undocumented students, undocumented worker | 3 Comments

Proposed bill raises immigration reform questions in Florida and nationally

By Stephanie Denardo on January 30th, 2013 | Last updated: January 30, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Emotions run high as a nonpartisan bill on immigration reform was proposed Tuesday. Some say the nation needs to begin focusing more on the human aspect of the issue of immigration, not just legal implications.

Politics | Tagged Deportation, illegal immigrant, immigration, Immigration reform, legislation, U.S. Citizenship, undocumented worker | 1 Comment

New senate bill may provide immigrants legal status

By Ben Bornstein on January 28th, 2013 | Last updated: January 28, 2013 at 5:19 pm

Eleven million undocumented immigrants could soon be provided a path to gain legal status.

National | Tagged bill, Center for Latin American Studies, Dr. Phillip Williams, immigrants, immigration, Latino | Leave a comment

In The News: Newt Gingrich on ‘Parks and Rec,’ Bush wants immigration reform, Miami Dade College’s students struggle, New York Post published photo of a man taken moments before his death

By Sami Main on December 4th, 2012 | Last updated: January 18, 2013 at 10:47 am

Newt Gingrich ready for his close-up on ‘Parks and Recreation’ – Newt Gingrich is about to join the ranks of Sen. John McCain and Vice President Joe Biden – a guest appearance on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” New York Daily [...]

In the News | Tagged BuzzFeed, George W. Bush, immigration, In the news, Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, New York Post, Newt Gingrich, Parks and Recreation | Leave a comment

Immigration advocates in Florida speak out on health care program amendment

By Sara Drumm on October 8th, 2012 | Last updated: October 9, 2012 at 10:55 am

Victor Yengle, once an “undocumented immigrant” himself, devotes his spare time to helping others who feel the alienation of being labeled “illegal” in the country they know as home.

Florida, National | Tagged Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Eric Castillo, Florida News, immigration, obamacare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, President Obama, Steve Willis, UF Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, UF law professor Steve Willis | 1 Comment

In the News: FBI reward, presidential debate, American Airlines, Facebook share, illegal immigrant, Florida justices

By Wade Millward on October 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: October 3, 2012 at 10:28 am

FBI offers $50,000 reward for terrorism suspect Ahmad Abousamra, alleged co-conspirator with Tarek Mehanna – The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of terrorism suspect Ahmad Abousamra, who once lived in Mansfield, Mass., and [...]

In the News | Tagged ahmad abousamra, American Airlines, debate, Facebook, fbi, florida bar, florida legislature, Florida Supreme Court, fort lauderdale, GOP, groupon, immigration, law, mutual fund, Obama, Republican, Romney | Leave a comment

In the News: Troops Withdrawal, Public Assistance Increase, Gov. Scott low approval, Obama Immigration

By Ethan Magoc on September 21st, 2012 | Last updated: September 25, 2012 at 11:55 am

Last of 33,000 Surge Troops Leave Afghanistan – ABC News – Two years after the surge was ordered by President Barack Obama, the last of the troops sent to Afghanistan have been withdrawn, though 68,000 troops remain. ABC News Census [...]