Florida to Open Second Immigrant Detention Center Called ‘Deportation Depot’

The state says it will run the new center from an empty prison that could hold 2,000 federal detainees. This one will be called “Deportation Depot.”

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Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

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DeSantis Appoints Ally to Be Lieutenant Governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis elevated a loyal ally, State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa, as Republicans jostle over who should succeed the term-limited governor.

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law

Officials building a Florida detention center appear to be skipping environmental reviews made mandatory decades ago after a fight over an airport at the very same spot.

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law

Officials building a Florida detention center appear to be skipping environmental reviews made mandatory decades ago after a fight over an airport at the very same spot.

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Public Schools Try to Sell Themselves as More Students Use Vouchers

A decline in the number of children and rise in the number of choices has created a crisis for public schools. Some are trying new strategies to recruit students.

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Florida Is Buying Plane Tickets for Unauthorized Immigrants to Self-Deport

Immigrants in custody, with no felony convictions, may be offered direct commercial flights home — and avoid “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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Miami Can’t Delay Its Election by a Year, Judge Rules

City commissioners said the move was meant to save money and improve turnout. Critics noted that it would give some city officials an extra year in office.

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The Chaotic Early Days Inside Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

Several immigrant detainees described high tension and anxiety at the remote, hastily constructed facility over a lack of information, recreation and access to medication.

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Can Democrats Find Their Way on Immigration?

The party’s leftward shift in the Biden administration arguably laid the groundwork for President Trump’s aggressive approach. Deciding the next move won’t be easy.

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