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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The DeSantis administration immediately filed an appeal following Thursday’s order to dismantle parts of Wani Alcatraz, an immigration detention facility near the Florida Everglades. The Mikcauchy tribe of the Indians is one of the plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit. Curtis Osceola is their chief of staff. “We are happy with the outcome,” Osceola said. “We’re still worried.” The legality of Lieutenant Collins’ extradition mission has been raised doubts. A federal judge ruled that Thursday’s crew members must demolish parts of the facility within the next 60 days. That includes banning fencing, generators, lighting, sewage and gas,…

Bay County, Fla. (WMBB) – The second man convicted of murdering someone in Bay County and sitting on death row inmate died this week. Kale Bates was executed Tuesday, but that’s not how the second man died. The Florida Department of Corrections website lists Matthew Kaylor as the deceased. The legality of Lieutenant Collins’ extradition mission has been raised doubts. News Channel 8’s Sister Station News 13 confirmed that Kaylor committed suicide on Tuesday night. It is unclear how Kaylor committed suicide and why the corrections officers were unable to prevent it. On July 8, 2008, Kaylor raped and murdered…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Lt. Col. Jay Collins is back from a trip to California to hand over illegal immigrants accused of killing three people in a crash crash in Florida. However, critics have questioned the legality of this mission and whether Collins has the right to put his hands on detainees. Collins joined law enforcement, returning Haljinder Singh to the state, facing a three-count vehicle murder. “Maybe he wanted Scott to walk freely, but our governor, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and State Attorney Tom Buckedal had other things in mind,” said St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Richard Del Toro.…

Personal injury claims can be confusing if you are already dealing with physical pain, emotional stress, and unexpected costs. Insurance companies often use injured people who lack adequate legal assistance to provide low settlements that barely cover actual costs. Having appropriate legal guidance not only protects your rights, but also ensures that your settlement reflects the true impact of your injury. At Beaufort, our experienced lawyers know safe compensation to challenge unfair offers, uncover hidden damages and support long-term recovery. How can an attorney strengthen your claims? Lawyers play an important role in turning claims into strong, evidence-backed cases. Instead…

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) – Rev. HK Matthews, one of the most powerful forces of the civil rights movement along the Gulf Coast, passed away Monday at the age of 97. “He was very considerate,” said longtime friend Michael Jackson. “He took care of my family. He took care of your family.” Man accused of traveling more than 1,000 miles to the stem of a teen influencer in Florida Pastor Matthews advocated for the integration and equal employment of black communities in downtown Pensacola in the 1960s. He leads many opponents in downtown Pensacola, and is most memorable to remove the…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Home purchases across Florida and across the United States are being cancelled at record rates, according to a new Redfin study. The real estate company said 15% of home purchases fell until last month. This is the highest July rate on record. Data showed that of the top five cities with the highest percentage of home purchase cancellations, three are in Florida. Home purchases were most likely to fall in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville and Tampa. Redfin said high prices, high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty make buyers skittish. “It rocked the house”: Homeowners explain the moment…

Walt Disney World is rolling out a new pirate-themed hot spot at Magic Kingdom. The Beak and Barrel, located in Adventureland, is designed as an immersive experience that serves drinks, small plates and a big serving of swashbuckling atmosphere. Beak and Barrel, the next-door neighbor of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, officially debuts Aug. 29. Disney previewed the space for members of the media Friday. Sea sights The interior decor is all pirate, all over the place. Look any direction to spy multiple ships in bottles, an array of flags, a crackling faux fireplace, melting candles, skulls, squid carvings,…

Rough day? They are the best kind. And on August 26, several local spots are offering specials to celebrate the holidays, giving the usual dog-friendly dining experience “pupgrade.” National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by author and advocate Colleen Paige, and shed more light on the number of dogs available for adoption through shelters and rescues. Barkhaven’s four-legged patrons love puppy cupcakes before or after playing in the vast dog park area. (Courtesy) Barkhaven executive chef Chris Hernandez became father eight months ago at the birth of his son, but he was the father of the dogs of Milo’s…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Keys are known for fishing in a variety of different ways. Amanda Holly has had a great opportunity to fish with George Poverty, a world-famous fisherman for 26 years and host of his world-famous fishermen, George Poverty, for episodes and reel talk of George’s show in Islamorada! The first day was an offshore trip for tuna and mahi. They had tuna bites, but the shark had other plans. However, they were very successful in Mahi Mahi. They trolled along the grass patches and threw live bait near a flock of birds. The next day…

MIAMI – A federal judge has halted the planned expansion of Florida’s “Wannial Catraz” immigration detention facility and determined that the Everglades’ controversial location violates environmental laws. US District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered staff to stop accepting new detainees within 60 days once detainees move, and begin demolition of temporary fencing, lighting and other infrastructure. The ruling follows suits from environmental groups and the Mikkoski tribe, claiming that the facility poses a threat to wetlands and endangered species of wildlife, including the Fate of the Florida Panthers and the Forest. Williams said the injunction supports the Everglades’ long-standing federal protections.…