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Lake Worth business owner arrested in ICE operation; family, community push back on agency's claims

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Hoffman, as published by WPTV · July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

A Lake Worth business owner was arrested in an operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency claims the individual is a criminal alien with a history of deportations. The man's family and coworkers have a different view of him, describing him as a hardworking and tax-paying member of the community.

They also claim he has a valid work permit. Further details on the arrest and the claims made by ICE and the man's family are available from local news sources, including WPTV.

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Category: safety · Published: July 10, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Palm Beach Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Michael Hoffman, as published by WPTV
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Source published	Jul 10, 2026
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Lake Worth business owner arrested in ICE operation; family, community push back on agency's claims

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