Border Patrol And FHP Ramp Up Immigration Stops On Florida’s Treasure Coast; Local Arrests Rise Since Oct. 17

Florida data and on-the-ground images indicate heightened immigration enforcement along the Treasure Coast, with U.S. Border Patrol stopping vehicles and making arrests in Stuart’s Golden Gate, Fort Pierce, and Port St. Lucie. State records show local-law-enforcement immigration arrests began rising Oct. 17, though federal arrest totals are not reported. Activity concentrates in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods, raising community-impact concerns. The uptick aligns with broader statewide enforcement escalation involving FHP and federal partners.