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Florida prepares to build a 2nd immigration detention center to join 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis’ administration is apparently preparing to build a second immigration detention center, awarding at least one contract for what’s labeled in state records as the “North Detention Facility.”

The Independent UK

DeSantis set a Florida record for executions. It's driving a national increase

Under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed more people so far this year than any other state, setting a new state record

The Independent UK

These states could redraw their House maps before the 2026 elections - Roll Call

Here’s a rundown of the states that could redraw their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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August 1 Is Hulk Hogan Day in Florida: Here's Why It's Sparking Outrage

Governor Ron DeSantis declares 1 August as Hulk Hogan Day in Florida, sparking outrage over the late wrestler's racist scandals, sex tape saga and political controversies. Here's why the backlash is growing.

International Business Times UK

WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed as a heart attack

Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida".

Euronews

Florida set to execute man for killing wife, 2 kids in new state death sentence record for 1 year

A Florida man convicted of killing his wife and two children with a machete in 1994 is set for execution

The Independent UK

FEMA to Distribute Hundreds Of Millions to Help Build and Operate More Immigration Detention Centers

FEMA will distribute more than $600 million to states to help build and operate temporary immigration detention centers.

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Unpacking Florida’s immigration trends − demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population

Immigration has dominated recent public discourse about Florida, whether it be the opening of Alligator Alcatraz, a migrant detention facility in the middle of the Everglades, or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declaring an “immigration emergency” for the state that has lasted more than two years.

The Conversation

Paramore singer Hayley Williams surprise releases 17 new songs

The new music is tied to a promotion for the singer’s hair dye company

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president tells Europe to ‘stop the windmills’ ahead of EU and UK trade talks

Donald Trump also criticises European leaders on immigration ahead of crunch meeting with Ursula von der Leyen. Key US politics stories from 26 July 2025

The Guardian - US

‘Hundreds’ of people have been removed from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention camp, says Florida governor

Ron DeSantis said most of the detainees were transferred to other facilities, and 100 deported from the US

The Guardian - US

‘You bowed down to a’: Epstein heckler crashes Ron DeSantis Hulk Hogan tribute

Truth hurts, Ron.

We Got This Covered

Florida governor announces deportation flights from Alligator Alcatraz

Ron DeSantis, formerly Donald Trump’s Republican rival, said that the cadence for removal flights would be ‘increasing’.

Al Jazeera

Florida Gov. DeSantis says deportation flights from 'Alligator Alcatraz' have begun

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights carrying detainees from the immigration detention center known as ”Alligator Alcatraz″ to other countries began in the past few days

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Watch: Ron DeSantis’s Hulk Hogan tribute interrupted by ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ heckler

Ron DeSantis’s tribute to Hulk Hogan was interrupted by a heckler protesting “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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‘I feared for my life’: Viral video of Florida officer punching, dragging Black driver sparks outrage over sheriff’s response

The community in Jacksonville are demanding full transparency and accountability.

The Independent UK

Florida offering migrants money to self-deport or they could get sent to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Immigrants stopped by state law enforcement or held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can get state funding to self-deport under new initiative

Latin Times

Advocates Decry 'Unlivable' Conditions At 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'It's Like a Dog Cage'

Advocates continue decrying conditions at the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"

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'Just Release It': Trump Pal Ron DeSantis Breaks From Admin on Epstein File Handling

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis broke from President Donald Trump's administration on the handling of the files on Jeffrey Epstein, calling to "release it."

The Independent UK

Florida signs $245 million in contracts for 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Here's a look by the numbers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has already signed at least $245 million in state contracts to set up and run the new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

Benzinga

2028 Election Odds Out From Polymarket: Vance Tops List At 27%, Trump Has 5%, Here's What Voters Say In New Poll

President Donald Trump has been in office for nearly six months of a four-year term. While Trump has more than three years left, prediction markets and polls for the 2028 presidential election are already heating up.

Latin Times

'Alligator Alcatraz' Funded by Taxpayer Money Intended for Florida's Hurricane Response, Disaster Preparedness: Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million in no-bid contracts, including nearly $500,000 for an emergency radio system that was originally designated for disaster preparedness during the active hurricane season.

Latin Times

Florida Democrats Seek To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Shut Down This Atrocity'

Florida Democrats have introduced legislation to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"

The Conversation

Florida plan to deputize National Guard officers as immigration judges at Alligator Alcatraz would likely violate constitutional rights

Seeking to expand Florida’s role in federal immigration enforcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2025 submitted the state’s Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan to the Trump administration.

The Independent UK

How DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

More than 100 emails expose the extent to which authorities in southwest Florida were left unaware of plans to build a sprawling immigration detention centre in the Everglades

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