# Florida’s Billion-Dollar Immigration Bill

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Podcast: [Orlando News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/orlando-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567440)
Published: 2026-06-17T21:41:29+00:00
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## Resource

Florida’s immigration enforcement spree is costing taxpayers billions—over $600 million still owed to contractors for detention centers, portable toilets, and security. Despite dropping half a billion dollars already, the state’s emergency management division faces a potential $1 billion tab, nearly matching federal grants. Governor DeSantis justifies the spending as protecting taxpayers from costs like healthcare and education, while deflecting responsibility to the agency. Meanwhile, the emergency fund—originally for disasters—is now down to $47 million, with lawmakers scrambling to refill it. This reveals just how deeply Florida’s immigration crackdown is bleeding its budget. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/854c536eba244861

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