Florida
Detainees Describe Mutiny At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Including Tear Gas And Four Injured
Four migrants detained in the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" claim there was a mutiny at the facility that resulted in four injuries
Hulk Hogan's Widow Plans to Sue Doctors for Malpractice Regarding His Death - Report
Sky Daily Hogan, the widow of the wrestling legend, has alleged that Hogan's death resulted from a botched neck operation earlier this year.
Florida To Execute Triple Murderer Who Killed Three People Over a $2,000 Debt
A Florida man who committed a triple homicide in 1992 over $2,000 is set to be put to death Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his latest appeal.
Florida's $245 Million 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Emptied Barely Two Months After Opening, Leaked Email Shows
Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention facility, widely known as "Alligator Alcatraz," could be empty within days
Coast Guard Unloads Haul With Enough Illegal Drugs 'To Fatally Overdose the Entire Population of the State of Florida'
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it offloaded a record seizure of illegal narcotics at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, totaling 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana, valued at $473 million.
Only 1 in 5 Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Had Removal Orders, Records Show
A recent investigation from the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times found that instead of housing dangerous criminals — as originally intended — Alligator Alcatraz allegedly operates as a transfer hub for immigrants still fighting their cases in immigration court.
Five 'Alligator Alcatraz' Contractors Are Linked To Corrupt Dealings, Report Reveals
Five contractors hired by the Ron DeSantis administration to help build and operate the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" are tied to corrupt dealings, according to an investigation published by the Miami Herald
Florida Authorities Ordered To Begin Dismantling Part Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Environmental Danger Ruling
Florida authorities have been ordered to begin dismantling part of the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" following a ruling preventing it from bringing in new detainees over environmental concerns
Rubio's Contradicting Arguments on Birthright Citizenship Resurface as Supreme Court Weighs Trump Order Looking to Restrict it
Rubio's comments came amid a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to run for president on the grounds that, as the son of Cuban immigrants who became U.S. citizens only after his birth
Florida Republicans Remove 'Deportation Depot' Merchandise Over Complaints From Home Depot
The Republican Party of Florida removed deportation-themed merchandise following complaints from Home Depot
Attorneys Escalate Criticism Of Harsh Conditions In 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Bordering On Torture'
Attorneys representing migrants detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" are escalating their criticism of conditions endured there, with one saying it is "bordering on torture"
Florida Gov. DeSantis Reveals Plan To Hold Migrants In Prison Dubbed 'Deportation Depot'
The Ron DeSantis administration is taking steps towards holding migrants at a North Florida prison dubbed the "deportation depot."
Close To Half Of All Migrants Sent To 'Alligator Alcatraz' Don't Have a Criminal Record: Report
Close to half of all migrants sent to the Florida migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" don't have criminal records, data obtained by CBS News showed
Florida Judge To Weigh Request To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' After Suspension Of Operations
A Florida judge will hear a petition to permanently shut down the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" over arguments that it could cause "irreparable" harm to the Everglades
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says There Are More Than 80 Nationals Held At 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said there are over 80 nationals currently held at the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
Alligator Alcatraz May Threaten Habitat of Endangered Florida Panthers, Expert Says
Wildlife experts warn that construction, operations, and noise from Alligator Alcatraz threaten the habitat of endangered species in the Florida Everglades, including the Florida panther
Republicans Quietly Grows Worried As Florida Rep. Cory Mills Faces Assault, Corruption Allegations
The GOP is quietly sounding alarms as Rep. Cory Mills of Florida faces accusations from assault, to corruption in Washington.
Construction At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Suspended Over Environmental Concerns
A federal judge halted construction at the migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz for two weeks after a hearing over its potential environmental impact
'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Shut Down, But Not Due To Its Harsh Conditions For Migrants
The Florida migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" could be shut down due to environmental concerns
Cuban Donor Behind Pro-immigrant Billboards in Miami Steps Into the Spotlight After Getting Threats: 'I Will Not Be Intimidated'
Michael B. Fernández, a Cuban-American billionaire and philanthropist, has revealed himself as the anonymous donor behind a series of billboard campaigns in Miami criticizing Republican lawmakers over their stance on immigration
ICE Arrests of People Without Criminal Charges Surged In Florida, Data Shows
Arrests of people without charges or convictions in Florida have surged, representing over a third of the total in June
Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown is Forcing Families to Leave Their Pets Behind
"Pets are like the collateral damage of the current political climate," Jennifer Naitaki, vice president of programs and strategic initiatives at the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, told the Los Angeles Times.
Florida Man Thanks Authorities Before Being Executed For Killing His Wife And Two Children: 'I Have No Complaint'
Edward Zakrzewski thanked Miami authorities before being executed for killing his wife and two children in 1994
One In Four ICE Arrests in Trump Admin's First 5 Months Took Place In Texas, Data Shows
Most arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the first five months of President Trump's second term occurred in Southern and border states, according to a new report
Loss of TPS for Venezuelans Begins to Impact South Florida's Economy, Report Finds
Studies suggest the loss of TPS could shrink the U.S. economy by $13.4 billion annually due to reduced consumer spending. Businesses in South Florida are already facing the repercussions.
Family of Mexican Brothers Released From Alligator Alcatraz To Sue For Abuses In Detention
Family members of the Mexican brothers held at the center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" are set to file a lawsuit over alleged abuses while in detention
U.S. Citizen Posts Video With Threats From Immigration Agent: 'We're Gonna End Up Shooting Some of Them'
U.S. citizen Kenny Laynez-Ambrosio was wrongfully detained during a traffic stop in Florida earlier this year. A video he recorded of the incident has now gone viral, showing immigration agents threatening violence
Detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Are Being Denied Access to Legal Counsel, Attorneys Say
Since the facility opened July 1, "Alligator Alcatraz" has faced widespread criticism over its treatment of those in custody.
Mexican Diplomat Warns Nationals To Take 'Extreme Precautions Or Not Come To Florida': 'They Will Detain You For Anything'
Mexican consul in Orlando Juan Sabines urged nationals to "take extreme precautions or not come to Florida" following the detention of two brothers later sent to the detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz
Brothers Detained At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Returned To Mexico Without Criminal Charges
Two Mexican brothers were returned to their home country after being detained at the Florida center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"