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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
Gavin Newsom Slams Ron DeSantis For Offering To Send National Guard Troops To L.A.: 'Attempt To Inflame An Already Chaotic Situation'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis for offering to send National Guard troops to L.A., saying the "guard were not needed in the first place"
WATCH: Cuban Detainees at Florida's Krome Detention Center Protest Deportations Forming Human SOS Sign
A group of Cuban detainees staged a protest in Krome Detention Center's recreational yard to oppose deportation to third countries
Pam Bondi Pressured Lawyers to 'Violate Ethical Obligations' to Help Further Trump's Agenda, Complaint Claims
A new ethics complaint claims Attorney General Pam Bondi pressured DOJ lawyers to advance Trump's political agenda, threatening discipline if they refused.
GOP Lawmaker Questions If an 'Elite Class' of 'Superhumans' Can Be Created by 'Implanting Chips' During AI Hearing
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) raised concerns about the potential rise of AI transhumanist technology, warning against an "elite class of enhanced individuals."
Former Republican Rep. Launches Florida Governor Campaign As a Democrat: 'Different Candidate'
Former Republican Rep. David Jolly is launching a Democratic campaign to be the next Florida governor. "Different race, different cycle, different candidate," he told Axios
Florida Mother Charged With Murder After Allegedly Attempting Exorcism on 6-Year-Old Son
Florida law enforcement officers responding to a welfare check last week found a 6-year-old boy dead in his bed and later charged his mother with second-degree murder after she allegedly confessed to attempting to exorcise "demons" from his body
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Recognizing Gold, Silver as Legal Tender in Florida
Under federal law, U.S. coins and Federal Reserve notes (paper money) issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury are the only forms of legal tender accepted for debts, public charges, taxes and dues
Over 100 Migrant Workers Detained in Mass ICE Raid In Tallahassee Construction
More than 100 migrant workers were detained in a large-scale immigration enforcement operation at a construction site near Florida State University in Tallahassee.
ICE Detains Dozens in Florida, Including a US Citizen, Despite Judge Blocking New Immigration Law
Florida police arrested dozens—including a U.S. citizen—under a blocked immigration law, resulting in ICE detentions despite a judge's order halting enforcement.
WATCH: Shocking Boat Explosion in Fort Lauderdale Leaves 13 Injured, Including 2 Children
Surveillance footage captured the moment the boat suddenly burst into flames, throwing several passengers into the water.
Florida Man Fleeing Alligator Fatally Shot After Charging Deputies With Garden Shears
Timothy Schulz was fatally shot by Polk County deputies on May 26 after charging at them with garden shears and attempting to grab a deputy's firearm