Rick Brunson
ReporterRick Brunson is a contributing reporter to Central Florida Public Media. He is senior instructor of journalism in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida.
Brunson spent a semester reporting for Central Florida Public Media with the goal of bringing practical lessons back to his journalism students at UCF. While here, he focused his reporting on immigration and the effects of both federal and state policies on the Central Florida community.
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Hope CommUnity Center has helped more than 2,000 immigrants gain their U.S. citizenship through its prep courses -
About 100 people gathered in downtown Orlando to reenact Jesus’ demonstration of humility by washing the feet of immigrants -
The coalition of 3,000 churches is asking the Trump administration not to end temporary protected status -
For the third time in 3 years, the Legislature considers a bill to repeal the age restriction set at 21 -
April is Hot Car Death Prevention Month in Florida -
County jail officers will serve warrants and transfer inmates accused of violating immigration law -
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons promotes federal, state immigration enforcement -
President Trump says he will decide soon whether 240,000 Ukrainian refugees can keep TPS status -
Small businesses in construction, agriculture and landscaping would be impacted most, economic forecasters say -
The bill would require all private companies in Florida to document that their employees are authorized to work in the U.S. -
Florida sheriffs say they need more space to handle the numbers of migrants they will be arresting -
As Central Florida’s large Haitian community faces uncertainty, a pastor urges his congregation to cling to their faith
