Florida arrests more Hispanic immigrants for driving without a license

tcpalm.com · By Jack Lemnus · 5/18/2026

FLORIDAFlorida requires all police to partner with ICE under the 287(g) program, which has ramped up activity since the start of the Trump administration.Updated May 18, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ETArrests for driving without a license have surged across parts of Florida in recent years as the state tightened driver’s license eligibility rules and expanded immigration enforcement roles for local police.In Indian River County, arrests on the charge increased nearly 144% from 2024-25, according to county data. In Martin County, they increased 86%. In St. Lucie County, they showed little change.