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On Tuesday, a packed crowd of advocates and family members of migrant detainees gathered outside the gates, alleging a systematic abuse of human rights.
The state has a $37 million contract that includes funding for permanent and temporary fencing and roadway construction
The camp was first announced by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who is DeSantis’ former chief of staff and was manager of the governor’s unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign, late last month.
Potential effects include increased light and air pollution, habitat degradation for endangered species such as the Florida panther, and waste spills.
While the new Everglades migrant detention center fends off complaints about its living conditions, some detainees claim guards are also doling out discipline for questioning rules — including standing in the hot Florida sun for extended periods.
Hollywood celebrated 50th anniversary of 'Jaws,' which instilled terror in the public about sharks, especially in beach-going Florida.
Florida's top emergency official asked a federal judge on Monday to resist a request by environmentalists to halt Alligator Alcatraz operations.