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Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention site faces possible court-ordered pause as protests continue
A federal judge in Miami could decide as early as next week whether to temporarily halt operations at the controversial migrant detention site known as
Alligator Alcatraz came together quickly thanks to GOP donors and state’s disaster response
In a matter of days, an isolated training airport in the Everglades where endangered Florida panthers roam became a sprawling immigration detention center christened “Alligator
Democratic lawmakers denied entry to Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention site
A group of Florida Democratic state lawmakers was blocked from entering the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility in the Everglades Thursday, despite citing legal authority
First detainees arrive at Alligator Alcatraz facility in Everglades
The first group of immigrant detainees has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed Alligator Alcatraz, according
Trump administration asks judge to deny temporary restraining order to halt
The Trump administration Thursday argued a federal judge should deny a request to block operation of a detention center in the Everglades for undocumented immigrants,
First group of immigrants set to arrive at
The first group of immigrants was scheduled to arrive Wednesday night at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed
South Florida parents of teen killed in 2022 boating accident push for safer waters
As Floridians head into one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, the parents of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, who was killed in a tragic
Ron DeSantis’ net worth sees nearly 18% increase. What makes up the Florida governor’s finances?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth increased nearly 18% in 2024 as his finances continued to be boosted by a book deal. DeSantis on Tuesday
Federal judge backs Florida law requiring teachers to use pronouns aligning with sex assigned at birth
A divided federal appeals court Wednesday backed a 2023 Florida law that requires teachers to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth,