Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades faces operational, political, and environmental controversies. Learn about its construction and migrant detainees.

The U.S. military is sending 200 Marines to Florida to support ICE operations The announcement comes as Florida opens opens Alligator Alcatraz, a detention center deep in the Everglades. .

The facility is already drawing legal pushback, with environmental groups suing the Trump administration and Florida to delay its construction.

For years, those decals allowed solo drivers in qualifying vehicles to legally use HOV lanes, a perk aimed at promoting cleaner transportation. But under the new law, the Florida Department of ...

A former Florida deputy is in serious trouble with the law after investigators say he solicited someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl.

Over the course of the past few days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another 19 bills into law while shutting down four others.

OCHOPEE, Fla. — A facility to house criminal undocumented immigrants, named Alligator Alcatraz, is scheduled to open in July. Here is information on the facility located in the Florida Everglades.

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Winning ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis will not be able to run again in 2026 due to term limits. Here's a breakdown of who's planning to run for Florida governor so far.

A recently approved Florida budget of roughly $115 billion includes millions in store for FSU, FAMU and TSC – all while some initiatives were axed.

The Florida Republican Party is selling merchandise touting the Florida migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” ahead of President Trump’s visit to the site on Tuesday. The ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making Florida the second state to remove fluoride from the drinking water in May.