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Florida Will No Longer Allow Undocumented Students to Enroll in Its 12 Public Universities

Rose Gaelle — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:51:24 +0000

Undocumented students will soon no longer be able to enroll in Florida’s 12 public universities under a new rule approved by the State University System’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors voted unanimously on September 3 to approve the regulation, which takes effect beginning with the 2027–28 academic year. The rule says a person […]

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Haitian Workers Are Losing Jobs Across Florida as Businesses Struggle to Fill the Gaps

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:58:23 +0000

The end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is now being felt beyond immigration offices and courtrooms. Florida businesses are dealing with the loss of workers who had become part of their everyday operations. Since Haitian TPS-based work authorization ended on July 27, some employers have had to suspend or let go of employees […]

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Haitian TPS Workers Are Losing Jobs Across Florida as Businesses Struggle to Fill Vacancies

Rose Gaelle — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:59 +0000

The end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants is no longer just an immigration story. In Florida, it is becoming a workforce story. Since TPS-based work authorization expired on July 27, businesses and organizations across the state have had to suspend or let go of Haitian employees who had been legally working in […]

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Florida Nursing Homes Urge DHS to Protect Haitian TPS Workers Amid Caregiver Shortage

Rose Gaelle — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:20:23 +0000

Florida’s largest nursing home organization is urging the federal government to allow Haitian workers with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to continue working in long-term care facilities, warning that losing experienced caregivers could have serious consequences for thousands of seniors across the state. In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the […]

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Haitian-American Lawmaker Berny Jacques Introduces Tough Bill Targeting Undocumented Immigrants in Florida

Rose Gaelle — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:27:09 +0000

HB 1307 proposes severe financial and legal penalties, reigniting debate in the state’s large Haitian community Tallahassee, FL – January 13, 2026 Haitian-American Republican State Representative Berny Jacques (R-Pinellas County) has filed House Bill 1307 (HB 1307), one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation targeting undocumented immigrants in Florida in recent years. The bill, […]

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Historic Win for Haiti’s Grand Sud: Les Cayes Airport Cleared for Direct Flights to Florida

Rose Gaelle — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:35:03 +0000

Antoine-Simon Airport receives rare U.S. TSA “Last Point of Departure” certification – Miami service starts soon Les Cayes, Haiti – December 4, 2025 After years of waiting, the people of Haiti’s southern peninsula finally have a direct link to the United States. On Wednesday, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration officially granted Antoine-Simon Airport (CYA) […]

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