Overview
- Blaise Ingoglia presented reimbursement checks in West Palm Beach to sheriff’s offices in Palm Beach County, St. Lucie County, and Indian River County.
- St. Lucie and Palm Beach each received nearly $1 million, with about $93,000 going to Indian River, specifically tied to participation in the federal 287(g) program.
- Local leaders said the funds will sustain immigration enforcement operations, citing needs like personnel pay, specialized training, and equipment.
- Ingoglia highlighted recent enforcement efforts, pointing to a joint action he called Operation Dirtbag with more than 230 arrests, including 150 sex offenders by his account.
- He framed the reimbursements as part of Florida’s broader immigration strategy and noted federal support, including a reported $608 million U.S. grant for the state’s detention facility.