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Maxwell: In Florida, it’s always an ‘emergency.’ The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ backstory

In order to grant himself the special powers he needed to seize control of land for “Alligator Alcatraz,” Gov. Ron DeSantis had to extend a self-declared “state of

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 1h

Republican donors, Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ quickly

The first detainees arrived July 3 at the facility, which will cost $450 million to operate and consists of tents and trailers surrounded by razor wire.

Miami Herald on MSN · 1d

Lawmakers were stopped from entering Alligator Alcatraz. That may violate Florida law

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How DeSantis leaned on emergency powers to build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in days

Florida’s governor is seizing land, scrambling contractors and tapping the National Guard, all thanks to a years-old order ...

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Maxwell: In Florida, it’s always an ‘emergency.’ The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ backstory - Sun Sentinel

In January 2023, Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida because of immigration, giving himself extra legal powers. 2.5 years later, DeSantis is using that state of emergency ...

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Tropical system could put a damper on 4th of July weekend in Central Florida

Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes FBI issues 4th of July warning as Homeland Security is ...

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Florida state rep: Trump building ‘modern-day concentration camps’

Florida state Rep. Angela Nixon (D) condemned President Trump’s Tuesday visit to the opening of "Alligator Alcatraz" — a new migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades.

Florida’s year-round sales tax exemption on essential hurricane supplies now in effect

Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.

Could a tropical storm impact your Florida Fourth of July plans? Forecast, possible scenarios

While water temperatures are warm enough in the Gulf to support tropical development, Saharan dust and wind shear could keep ...

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DeSantis cuts recurring state funding for Florida public media

In an 11th-hour and unexpected move, DeSantis cut close to $6 million in funding for public radio and television stations ...

Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1. Here's the list, what each one means

Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1 and some of them make big changes you need to know. Here's the list.

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