DHS Reportedly Weighs Closing Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Over Mounting Costs
The first-of-its-kind, state-run immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon be closed, a federal official told…
Florida speaking with feds about closing ‘Alligator Alcatraz,” report says – NBC 6 South Florida
Florida officials are speaking with the Trump administration about shutting down the immigrant detention center in the Everglades…
Florida in Talks With Trump Admin to Shutter Notorious Swamp Pokey Alligator Alcatraz
(Alexandra Rodriguez/AP photo) The state of Florida is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to close the…
Legal fight against Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” continues despite appeals court ruling to keep it open
An environmental organization pushing to shut down the controversial immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” says a…
Everglades detention camp doesn’t have to comply with federal environmental law, court rules
By Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix Florida’s migrant lockup in the Everglades doesn’t have to comply with federal environmental…
Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” to stay open rejecting need for federal environmental review, appeals court rules
An immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will remain open, an appeals court…
Alligator Alcatraz stays open as court rejects federal review – NBC 6 South Florida
An immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will remain open, an appeals court…
South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside “Alligator Alcatraz”
A South Florida man who spent months in federal immigration custody is speaking publicly for the first time…
The Scoop: Thurs. Apr. 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Ybor City celebrates 140th anniversary Hundreds came out to celebrate the historic neighborhood’s . Detainees were assaulted and…
Florida seeks $608M in reimbursements
Recently released documents – given by court order to Friends of the Everglades – paint a picture of…
Florida sheriffs break with Gov. DeSantis, back path to legal status for some immigrants amid ICE crackdown
A group of Florida sheriffs on a state immigration enforcement board sharply criticized the federal government’s mass deportation…
Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and DeSantis mass deportation efforts
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office Florida’s Republican sheriffs want President Donald Trump to…