The Latest: National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC as Trump’s federal takeover begins President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
A Terrible Environmental Law Finally Did Something Good: It Paused Construction of Alligator Alcatraz A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against any additional construction at the immigration detention center amid plans to increase the facility’s capacity to 4,000 detainees. Reason · Aug 8, 2025
Ice to hold 1,000 detainees in Indiana after deal with state’s prison system Midwest state, like Florida, has partnered with Ice and will add more beds at its Miami correctional facility The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025
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 · Aug 5, 2025
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 · Aug 2, 2025
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. Roll Call · Aug 1, 2025
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 · Aug 1, 2025
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 · Aug 1, 2025
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 · Jul 31, 2025
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. Latin Times · Jul 30, 2025
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 · Jul 29, 2025
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 · Jul 28, 2025
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 · Jul 27, 2025
‘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 · Jul 26, 2025
We Got This Covered · Jul 25, 2025 ‘You bowed down to a’: Epstein heckler crashes Ron DeSantis Hulk Hogan tribute Truth hurts, Ron.
Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025 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’.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025 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.”
We Got This Covered · Jul 25, 2025 ‘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 · Jul 24, 2025 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 · Jul 23, 2025 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"
Latin Times · Jul 22, 2025 '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 · Jul 22, 2025 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 · Jul 20, 2025 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 · Jul 18, 2025 '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.