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Florida governor says state will open ‘deportation depot’ immigration jail

Ron DeSantis announced move as judge to decide whether to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility in Everglades

The Guardian - US

Florida opening Deportation Depot at former prison to operate alongside Alligator Alcatraz

Ron DeSantis announced a new immigration detention center at the former Baker Correctional Institution

The Independent UK

Florida Gov. DeSantis Reveals Plan To Hold Migrants In Prison Dubbed 'Deportation Depot'

The Ron DeSantis administration is taking steps towards holding migrants at a North Florida prison dubbed the "deportation depot."

Latin Times

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DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility in north Florida

Florida Republican Gov_ Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at a state prison in north Florida, as a federal judge decides the fate of the state’s holding center for immigrants at an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis Slams 'Suspiciously-Timed' Congressional Stock Trades, 'Windfall Profits:' Says Nancy Pelosi Outperforms The Best Hedge Funds

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday aimed at members of Congress over what he characterized as well-timed and unusually profitable stock trades, while singling out former House Speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in his criticism.

Benzinga

Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt

Commission approves limited season despite calls of cruelty over use of bows and arrows, food traps and dogs

The Guardian - US

Florida teacher of 12 years becomes first to be fired for using student’s preferred name without parent’s permission

All because she violated the state’s "don’t say gay" law.

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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

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

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

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.

Roll Call

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.

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Euronews

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".

The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

The Conversation

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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

Truth hurts, Ron.

Al Jazeera

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

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

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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