Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 19, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a planned extradition hearing for an illegal migrant semi-truck driver accused of making an illegal u-turn that caused a deadly crash killing 3 people on the Florida Turnpike, the Manatee County Sheriff showing video of the last moments Giovanni Pelletier was seen before his disappearance and resulting death, a running trail sexual assault suspect in custody in Seminole County and an SUV plowing through a window and into influencers recording themselves eating at a Texas restaurant.
10 children rescued from Nebraska human trafficking ring, ICE says
ICE officials reported finding the victims in dirty motel rooms in the Nebraska area and they arrested multiple people linked to the human trafficking ring.
Trump expands ‘Good Moral Character’ review for US citizenship
The Trump administration is ordering a “rigorous, holistic, and comprehensive" approach to evaluating U.S. citizenship applicants.
State Department halts Gaza visitor visas after videos spark scrutiny
The State Department has suspended all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after crashing into fence, leaving scene: PCSO
A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally is facing serious charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a fenced yard while drunk, then walked away from the scene.
DeSantis announces second Florida immigration detention facility 'Deportation Depot'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new “Deportation Depot."
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
FDLE Orlando arrests undocumented immigrant, wanted 'felon and fugitive': officials
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Orlando recently assisted in arresting an undocumented immigrant who officials say is a wanted “aggravated felon and fugitive."
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
Alligator Alcatraz: Future construction stopped for 14 days at Florida ICE facility over environmental issues
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
Another 'Alligator Alcatraz'? Florida set to open second immigration facility
Florida is planning a second immigration detention center at Camp Blanding, but construction depends on increased federal deportations.
Alligator Alcatraz environmental lawsuit: Testimony offered by State Rep. Anna Eskamani
An Orlando-area state representative testified Wednesday in a federal lawsuit that could shut down a controversial aviation site in the heart of the Florida Everglades, known by critics as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
'Superman' actor Dean Cain says he joined ICE
Cain, 59, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, shared on social media that he joined ICE to "help save America," and encouraged others to do so.
DOJ releases new list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' as part of immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year requiring a list of jurisdictions that he believes are impacting federal immigration laws.
Undocumented immigrant arrested in Orlando: 'Defrauded America out of millions of dollars'
An undocumented immigrant was recently arrested in Orlando after officials say he “defrauded America out of millions of dollars."
Kristi Noem says 'Alligator Alcatraz' could be model for detention centers in US
The Homeland Security secretary said in a recent interview that certain states are under consideration as potential locations for detention facilities like “Alligator Alcatraz."



















