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DHS Chief Denies 'Alligator Alcatraz' Is Dead, Even as Detainees Are Reportedly Being Moved Out

A New York Times report earlier this week cited a federal official who confirmed the center, which currently houses roughly 1,400 detainees, had become too expensive and would close
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Epstein Survivors Return to Palm Beach to Demand Answers at "Scene of the Crime"

Jeffrey Epstein survivors returned Tuesday to Palm Beach County, the place where his abuse first collided with law enforcement and where a secretive 2008 plea deal allowed him to avoid federal prosecution, to ask Congress for something they say they still have not received: the full truth.
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Who Is David Rivera, Ex-Florida Congressman Convicted in Foreign Lobbying Case and Longtime Rubio Ally

Former U.S. Representative David Rivera, a Republican from Florida and once a rising Miami political figure with close ties to Marco Rubio, was convicted Friday in federal court in Miami for his role in a covert $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration.
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Puerto Rican Voters in Orlando Area Targeted in High-Stakes Florida Redistricting Battle

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' new congressional map is drawing immediate backlash from Latino leaders who say the proposal could weaken Puerto Rican voting power in Central Florida while giving Republicans a path to flip four Democratic-held U.S. House seats.
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Diaz-Balart Warns of 'Deterioration of Democracy' for Colombia Under Petro, Cites Threats to Leaders

His comments come after two presidential candidates in Colombia received images on social media showing funeral wreaths bearing their names
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Florida Surgeon Indicted for Manslaughter For One of the Worst Medical Errors in Years

A Florida surgeon has been indicted on a second-degree manslaughter charge after prosecutors say he removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 operation, causing catastrophic blood loss that killed the man on the operating table.
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ICE Detains Mexican Businessman Accused of $294 Million Housing Fraud Scheme

Rafael Zaga Tawil is accused by authorities in Mexico of orchestrating a scheme, known in Mexico as the Telra-Infonavit affair, tied to the country's public mortgage lender
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

GOP Rep. Salazar Says Immigration Crisis 'Has Already Reached Our Churches', Claims 1 in 12 Christians Face Deportation

She also stated that "immigration is a matter of conscience" and invoked scripture to argue that "if one part suffers, every part suffers with it"
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ICE Reportedly Taps Alligator Alcatraz Contractor for $313M Warehouse Detention Site in Arizona

The move comes amid mixed signals from DHS as senior officials recently said the department has paused additional warehouse purchases launched under former Secretary Noem
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FBI Visits Cuba to Probe Florida Speedboat Attack as Survivors Face Terrorism Charges

The incident involved a vessel carrying 10 people that departed from Florida and approached Cuba's northern coast, resulting in five deaths
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Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Who Warned Republicans About Exodus Of Latino Voters, Could Be At Risk Of Losing Her Seat: Report

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who has been warning Republicans about losing ground with Latinos as a result of policies implemented during the Trump administration, could be at risk of losing her seat, according to a new report.
Walt Disney World Unveils Major Summer 2026 Enhancements, Deals and

Walt Disney World Unveils Major Summer 2026 Enhancements, Deals and Reopenings

Walt Disney World Resort rolled out an ambitious slate of new attractions, refreshed experiences, entertainment and family-friendly promotions March 12, 2026, positioning the Florida destination for a vibrant summer season amid ongoing construction and leadership transitions.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis

Court Filings Show Florida Taxpayers Could Be Left Covering $1.5B 'Alligator Alcatraz' Project

Court filings indicate that Florida taxpayers could ultimately be responsible for up to $1.5 billion spent on a large immigration detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida governor Ron DeSantis

Judge Rules Florida's DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Labeling Muslim Civil Rights Group a 'Terrorist Organization'

A federal judge has blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from classifying a prominent Muslim civil rights organization as a terrorist group, ruling that the order violated constitutional protections for speech and association.
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Florida-Based Men Involved in Deadly Boat Shootout Off Cuban Coast Face Possible Death Sentence Over Terrorism Charges

Six Cuban nationals living in Florida are facing terrorism charges in Cuba after authorities said they attempted to infiltrate the island by boat carrying weapons and explosives, an offense that under Cuban law can carry the death penalty or life in prison.
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How Madeline Ross Lived in Shadows of Adin Ross and Why the Internet Kept Confusing Her With Naomi Ross

Explore the life of Madeline Ross, who chose privacy over fame, and the impact of her passing on the internet's perception of celebrity culture.
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Who Was Madeline Ross? Inside the Life Lived Hidden Away From Adin Ross and Naomi Ross Popularity

Explore the life of Madeline Ross, sister to streaming star Adin Ross, who chose privacy over fame. Her passing at 36 has sparked reflection on her quiet legacy.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez

GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez Says Cuban Regime 'Must Be Relegated to the Dustbin of History' After Attack on US-Registered Speedboat

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) is calling for an immediate U.S. investigation after Cuban authorities reported a deadly confrontation involving a Florida-registered speedboat in Cuban waters that left four people dead and six injured.
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At Least One U.S. Citizen Aboard The Boat Involved In Deadly Shooting With Cuban Forces Was Killed: Report

At least one of the people aboard the speedboat involved in a deadly shooting with Cuban forces was a U.S. citizen, according to a new report.
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Rick Scott Says Maduro's Capture Will Herald Broader Change In Latin America: 'Democracy Is Coming Back To This Hemisphere'

Florida Senator Rick Scott said the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela will herald broader change in the country and the broader region.
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Is There a Serial Killer in Florida? Three Murders of Females in Jacksonville Fuel Fears

Three women have been found dead in Jacksonville, Florida, in as many days, fueling speculation that they are the victims of a serial killer.