DeSantis claims ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is temporary, but photos show new paving as environmental groups voice concern

‘The environmental impacts will be devastating,’ the groups wrote to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 8, 2025August 20, 2025

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Florida lawmakers applaud upcoming tariff on Mexican tomatoes amid price concerns

Lawmakers say it will allow Florida farmers to catch up to what the agency has labeled ‘unfairly produced Mexican imports’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 7, 2025July 10, 2025

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Florida could move forward with DeSantis’ plan for alternative university accreditation organization

Longtime accrediting agency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has clashed with Florida education leaders in recent years

by News Service of Florida July 7, 2025August 26, 2025

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DeSantis vetoes healthcare education bill backed by Florida Nurses Association

The group supported the bill, pointing to issues such as Florida trailing other states in passage rates on a national nurse licensure exam

by News Service of Florida July 7, 2025August 20, 2025

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‘Cartoonish’ depictions of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ among criticisms of Florida immigrant detention center

Both the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida have denounced the opening of the detention center

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 7, 2025September 1, 2025

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Feds say they’re not in charge of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as migrants arrive, Florida Dems denied entry

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security neither funded nor authorized the tent and trailer detention center, according to a court filing

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 4, 2025July 25, 2025

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Big DeSantis campaign donor set to reap millions from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention camp

The company has brought everything from large trailers to golf carts to a command post into the camp

by Bob Norman, Michelle DeMarco, The Florida Trident July 4, 2025September 1, 2025

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Federal appeals court rules against Florida teacher who challenged preferred pronoun law

The case involves a math teacher in Hillsborough County who is transgender

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 4, 2025July 25, 2025

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Trump administration wants to spike safety rules for entertainment workers — citing SeaWorld Orlando OSHA case as support

A newly proposed rule from OSHA would make it easier for employers to evade responsibility for certain hazards on the job.

by McKenna Schueler July 3, 2025August 28, 2025

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Orange County scraps minority and women business program to comply with federal anti-DEI orders

The county will bring forward a proposal for a small business enterprise program later this month to replace it.

by McKenna Schueler July 3, 2025August 27, 2025

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Trump’s lawsuit against the Pulitzer board will go to the Florida Supreme Court

Trump filed the suit after the board refused to rescind a 2018 award to The New York Times and The Washington Post

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 3, 2025August 3, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis’ net worth tops $2M thanks to book deal

This was the third consecutive year that DeSantis got a financial boost from his 2023 book

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 3, 2025July 19, 2025

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DeSantis vetoes millions in state funding requests for Central Florida projects

Homelessness services, youth mentorship, HIV prevention and more … we have a list.

by McKenna Schueler July 2, 2025August 10, 2025

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Officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ready to withstand hurricane season, but tents leaked after one rainstorm

The facility — which was built in eight days — can withstand Category 2 winds, officials say

by Chloe Greenberg July 2, 2025August 23, 2025

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott ‘surprised’ by spending in ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but voted for it anyway

‘In this bill, there are many spending projects you will be surprised to see with our nation more than $37 trillion in debt’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025August 4, 2025

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‘Gulf of America,’ high school phone ban and more Florida education laws now in effect

Several education bills were delayed until the last day of session and jammed into two major packages

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025September 1, 2025

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After ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ visit, Trump says he wants more states to build immigrant detention centers

A similar center with the capacity to house 2,000 immigrants is set to open in Camp Blanding in Northeast Florida

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025August 1, 2025

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This rare 1927 Tudor-style lakefront home has just hit the market in Central Florida

by Chloe Greenberg July 1, 2025

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State funding request for Pulse memorial in Orlando gets final OK from DeSantis

The funding request from two local Democratic lawmakers managed to avoid Gov. DeSantis’ veto pen.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2025July 16, 2025

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Florida now fighting ‘sham’ lawsuit against rushed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ AG James Uthmeier says

‘My office will fight it in court,’ Florida AG James Uthmeier told his Fox News pals Bill and Dana

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida and Chloe Greenberg July 1, 2025July 9, 2025

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DeSantis claims ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is temporary, but photos show new paving as environmental groups voice concern

Florida lawmakers applaud upcoming tariff on Mexican tomatoes amid price concerns

Florida could move forward with DeSantis’ plan for alternative university accreditation organization

DeSantis vetoes healthcare education bill backed by Florida Nurses Association

‘Cartoonish’ depictions of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ among criticisms of Florida immigrant detention center

Feds say they’re not in charge of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as migrants arrive, Florida Dems denied entry

Big DeSantis campaign donor set to reap millions from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention camp

Federal appeals court rules against Florida teacher who challenged preferred pronoun law

Trump administration wants to spike safety rules for entertainment workers — citing SeaWorld Orlando OSHA case as support

Orange County scraps minority and women business program to comply with federal anti-DEI orders

Trump’s lawsuit against the Pulitzer board will go to the Florida Supreme Court

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ net worth tops $2M thanks to book deal

DeSantis vetoes millions in state funding requests for Central Florida projects

Officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ready to withstand hurricane season, but tents leaked after one rainstorm

Florida Sen. Rick Scott ‘surprised’ by spending in ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but voted for it anyway

‘Gulf of America,’ high school phone ban and more Florida education laws now in effect

After ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ visit, Trump says he wants more states to build immigrant detention centers

This rare 1927 Tudor-style lakefront home has just hit the market in Central Florida

State funding request for Pulse memorial in Orlando gets final OK from DeSantis

Florida now fighting ‘sham’ lawsuit against rushed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ AG James Uthmeier says

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

Disney reveals plans for new ‘Monsters Inc.’-themed land Monstropolis

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Orlando

Hulk Hogan’s Florida beach house compound gets yet another price cut