FHP ARRESTS 200 IN PANHANDLE IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN; ICE/DHS JOIN AS STATE ROLLS OUT PERMANENT ENFORCEMENT—FAMILIES REPORT 'DISAPPEARED' TRANSFERS TO ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ

Florida Highway Patrol ran a four-day operation across the Panhandle, arresting about 200 people for alleged federal immigration violations with support from DHS/ICE. Gov. Ron DeSantis and FHSMV say this marks a permanent statewide model with dedicated immigration units. Community advocates report profiling concerns and say multiple detainees are missing from ICE’s locator amid transfers to the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility despite reports of a federal injunction.