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Florida Lawmakers Barred Entry From 'Alligator Alcatraz' After Expressing 'Humanitarian Concerns'
Democratic Florida lawmakers who attempted to enter "Alligator Alcatraz" on Thursday were barred after they expressed "humanitarian concerns" about the new Everglades detention center.
Florida Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Plans 'To Send Pregnant Women & Children' to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Democratic lawmakers in Florida are raising alarm over documents suggesting immigrant children and pregnant women could be detained at 'Alligator Alcatraz.'
Three Contractors Helping Build 'Alligator Alcatraz' Reportedly Donated To DeSantis And Florida Republicans
Three contractors helping build the migrant detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have reportedly donated money to the Florida GOP and Governor Ron DeSantis
'Sick' MAGA Influencer Hints at Feeding Immigrants to Gators: 'Alligator Lives Matter'
As Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" garners national attention, Laura Loomer fueled controversy with her suggestion that detainees will be food for alligators.
Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Flooded Following Summer Rainstorm Just Hours After President's Visit
President Trump and Kristi Noem toured Florida's controversial sixth ICE detention center during its opening on Tuesday before it flooded.
Trump Approves Florida Plan to Use National Guard as Immigration Judges to Speed Deportations
Trump announced that he has approved Florida Gov. DeSantis' proposal to deputize National Guard Judge Advocate General Corps officers to serve as immigration judges at a newly built detention facility in the Everglades.
Trump Mocked for Saying He Plans to 'Spend a Lot of Time Here' in Response to 'Alligator Alcatraz' Question: 'Calling Himself a Detainee'
President Donald Trump is being ridiculed by social media users after mishearing a question from a reporter, stating that he planned on spending a lot of time in Florida after being asked how long migrants would be detained at Alligator Alcatraz.
Trump Declares Biden 'Wanted' to Lock Him Up While Touring 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Unleashes Wave of Jokes: 'We All Did'
While touring the new "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in Florida, President Donald Trump joked that President Biden wanted him incarcerated in the facility, spurring a barrage of mockery from social media users.
Trump Suggests Teaching Migrants How to 'Run Away' From Alligators 'If They Escape' Alligator Alcatraz
Trump shared a tip for migrants at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention camp in the Florida Everglades, suggesting they run in a zig zag to evade gator attacks.
Florida GOP Drops 'Sick' Alligator Alcatraz Merch to Flood of Backlash: 'Disgusting and Inexcusable'
As Florida officials rush to open Alligator Alcatraz to detain migrants in the Everglades, the state's Republican Party premiered a line of branded merchandise.
Florida Man Rescued 9-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim. Now He's Facing Deportation
A Florida man who risked his life to save a young girl from a shark attack earlier this month now faces deportation.
Trump 'Likely' To Be At The Opening of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' As Activists Protest Facility
President Donald Trump is expected to be at the opening of an immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
GOP Lawmaker Branded 'Hypocrite' After Declaring the Left 'Scared' Doctors Over Her Ectopic Pregnancy: 'You Voted for This'
A Republican lawmaker was branded a "hypocrite" online after accusing the left of scaring doctors after she had to plead for her ectopic pregnancy to be treated.
'Killer Bees' Detected in 13 U.S. States & Killing Multiple People
The Africanized honey bee has been known to be able to follow victims for miles and can sting through beekeeping gear.
Florida National Guard Will Deploy 100 Troops To Secure 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center
The Florida National Guard is deploying some 100 troops to "Alligator Alcatraz," a new detention center located in the Everglades
Canada Is 'Urgently Seeking More Information' After One of Its Citizens Died Under ICE Custody in Florida
Johnny Noviello, a Canadian citizen who became a U.S. permanent resident in 1991, died Monday at an ICE detention center in Miami while waiting for "removal proceedings."
Children of Deported Couple Plead With Trump For Their Return on a Painful TikTok Video
Beverly Juarez and her siblings took to social media to plead with President Donald Trump directly for the return of their parents, who were deported.
U.S. Marshals Find 60 'Critically Missing' Youth in Florida in 'Most Successful' Child Recovery Operation of Service's History
U.S. Marshals in Florida, partnered with state and local agencies, recovered 60 missing children in the state in two-week initiative called 'Operation Dragon Eye"
Florida Seizes Land Owned By Miami-Dade To Build 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Detain Migrants
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will fund an initiative by the Florida government to set up an immigration detention camp in the Everglades
Miami-Dade Mayor Criticizes Proposed Plan For Migrant Detention Center 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Says Environmental Impact Could Be 'Devastating'
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed reservations about a proposed migrant detention center in the Everglades
Florida Republican Blames 'Fearmongering' Left After Doctors Hesitated to Treat Her Ectopic Pregnancy Over Abortion Laws
In May 2024, Kat Cammack faced delayed treatment for an ectopic pregnancy due to abortion law fears but blamed left-wing "fearmongering" rather than the law.
Florida AG Unveils Plan for Immigrant Detention Camp Surrounded by Alligators and Pythons
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed a new immigrant detention facility nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," located at a remote airport site surrounded by Everglades wildlife
Florida Foster Child Turned Over to ICE, Sparking Outcry Over Immigration Policy Shift
Immigration attorneys and child advocates say the move violated a longstanding state policy prohibiting state workers from acting on a child's immigration status.
Chicago Police Officer Hurled Racial Slur, Shoved Security Guard After Being Asked to Move His Golf Cart in Florida: Sheriff
A Chicago police officer was relieved of his police duties after he assaulted a security guard at a resort in Florida over the weekend.
Republican Lawmaker Declares 'Nuking Gaza Would Be Terrible' Because the 'Fallout Would Drift Into Israel'
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) said Monday that it would be "terrible" to drop a nuclear bomb on Gaza, because the widespread devastation would also impact Israel.
Florida Sheriff Who Threatened to Kill Protesters Has History of Corruption, Racial Profiling and Bribery Accusations
Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey and his office have been sued multiple times throughout the years, including for false arrest and imprisonment.
Florida Officials Threaten Protesters With Death Ahead of 'No Kings' Protest: 'We Will Kill You Graveyard Dead'
Ahead of Saturday's "No Kings" protests, Florida officials issued aggressive warnings, with one sheriff threatening to kill violent demonstrators and the attorney general encouraging drivers to run over protesters who block roads.
Judy Blume Classic, ACOTAR Among Books Declared 'Pornography' by Florida Board of Education, Superintendent Threatened With Prosecution
Florida's education board forced the permanent removal of 55 books, including Judy Blume's Forever, by threatening a school superintendent with prosecution.
Ron DeSantis Declares Protesters Are at 'Fault' If They Get Hit by a Car While Demonstrating in the Street
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reminded Floridians of his 2021 "anti-riot" law, which shields drivers who hit protesters, during a recent podcast appearance.
Republican Rep. To Visit Miami Detention Center Accused Of Holding Migrants In Harsh Conditions
GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez is set to visit the Federal Detention Center following reports of harsh conditions and police brutality there