Florida objects to Miccosukee Tribe’s effort to join lawsuit against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Attorneys for the state argued that the tribe’s participation would be ‘duplicative’ of arguments by environmental groups

by News Service of Florida July 28, 2025August 12, 2025

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In Florida and DC, fallout over Epstein files continues to dog Donald Trump

A top Department of Justice official interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and a key figure in the growing controversy

by Ashley Murray, Florida Phoenix and Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025August 18, 2025

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Immigrants held at Florida Everglades’ detention center are suing the Trump and DeSantis administrations

The complaint details conditions detainees have described at the site, ranging from flooding and having to go days without showering to guards’ excessive use of force

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 18, 2025August 18, 2025

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Trump-approved Rep. Byron Donalds leads all Florida Republicans in 2026 governor’s race poll

No serious contender has emerged as of yet

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2025August 21, 2025

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‘You want some? Come get some’: Trump border czar slams ICE protesters in Florida

Tom Homan called himself a ‘badass’ who sometimes uses profanity

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025August 7, 2025

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Florida Democrats describe ‘really disturbing’ conditions after tour of Alligator Alcatraz

‘There are really disturbing, vile conditions, and this place needs to be shut the hell down’

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025July 27, 2025

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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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Florida Gov. DeSantis confirms Trump will visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ this week

The president is “very excited” about authorizing the National Guards to act as immigration judges, DeSantis said

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix June 30, 2025July 6, 2025

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DeSantis claims ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will have ‘zero impact’ on Everglades restoration

Environmental advocates and local officials say the project threatens drinking water and protected land

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 26, 2025July 29, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill that could help bring Trump’s presidential library to Florida

DeSantis’ office announced Monday he had signed the bill and 13 others from the legislative session

by News Service of Florida June 25, 2025July 27, 2025

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be Florida’s one-stop shop to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda, AG says

Despite criticism, the state started this week to build a temporary detention center in the Florida Everglades for undocumented immigrants

by Christine Sexton and Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 25, 2025August 4, 2025

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‘Pathetic, weak lame duck’: Group wants a safe place for anti-Trump Republicans in Florida

The organization has chairs in 17 states and is working to establish a presence in all 50

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025July 29, 2025