The federal government reimbursed Florida $608 million for two state-run immigration facilities. The FEMA payment covers the construction and management of the "Alligator Alcatraz" and "Deportation ...

Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters during a press conference on the airplane runway of Alligator Alcatraz in Ochopee , Florida on Friday, July 25, 2025. Next to the governor is Florida ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A third man allegedly involved in an alligator poaching case has been arrested, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Benjamin Quinlan, 19, was charged with ...

The facility's dorms are climate-controlled, with secondary heating and space heaters available if needed. Concerns remain for detainee advocates due to the center's remote Everglades location and ...