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Episode 424: WSLR News Wed., April 1: Sarasota ICE referrals; ICE seeks office space; Gruters insurance bill; No Kings
Episode 424
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
The Sarasota County Sheriff is one of the most active Florida law enforcement agencies when it comes to ICE referrals. Kurt Hoffman suggests all the potential deportees are “criminals”. But are they? Ramon Lopez poured over hundreds of Sarasota County ICE referrals.Next: ICE is looking for office space in Florida, including in Sarasota. Suncoast Searchlight brings us this story.Then: Sarasota Senator Joe Gruters’ parting gift to his constituents is an insurance bill that could raise the cost of those living in condos, apartments and retirement homes. It also sets up a major contributor to Republican campaigns to make a windfall.Finally: ‘No Kings Day’ mobilized thousands in Sarasota County. A trio of WSLR News reporters bring us their observations.
