Florida Delivers ICE 287(g) Reimbursement Checks to Northeast Florida Sheriffs

The payouts reflect Florida’s push to expand local‑federal immigration enforcement via deputized officers with state-backed funding.

Overview

CFO Blaise Ingoglia hand-delivered federal reimbursements in St. Johns County to sheriff’s offices participating in ICE’s 287(g) program.
Announced amounts included St. Johns County $1,000,000, Clay County $606,151.13, Jacksonville $94,000, Putnam County $108,384, and Bradford County $25,683.
Ingoglia said the reimbursements are based on how many officers completed ICE training and each agency’s documented spending.
Under 287(g), ICE deputizes local officers to perform certain immigration enforcement duties and covers vehicles, equipment, salaries, benefits, and overtime tied to that work.
Sheriffs reported active enforcement and ongoing scrutiny, with St. Johns planning 104 designated immigration officers and arrest totals of 710 there and 545 in Jacksonville, as watchdog reporting cited an allegedly improper May arrest and deportation.