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The Wannial Catraz could have been built in eight days, but the race has been built for months to become the top spot on Florida’s President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. Tuesday’s showcase for immigration detention facilities consists of tents and trailers on the Everglades isolated runway, thwarting months of activity led by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state legislators, building a wide range of nationally coordinated law enforcement agencies and employing people from Florida in the country.It is the culmination of mission DeSantis, who was trumpeted in January shortly after Trump took office. Trump toured the detention center on Tuesday, and…

Susan Montoya Brian ALBUQUAKE, N.M. (AP) – Like clockwork, Carla Johnson sends a letter every spring asking for donations to help pay for the July 4th fireworks show that attracts tens of thousands of people to New Mexico’s largest lake. And she has no reservations about ejecting oral reminders when she sees her patrons around town. When donations raised by friends at Elephant View Trake State Park make tradition possible, there is too much to be shy about fundraising. But even Johnson’s passionate efforts, where group fundraisers may not cut it next year if the US and China remain locked…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Just as the clocks go away, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget on Monday, but that wasn’t the case. He also approved several tax cuts, one of which lit up the Capitol in a heated debate. “Until September 8th, there is no tax on the third amendment enthusiast, ammunition, trinket, and it’s really, really historic,” DeSantis said. From September 8th to December 31st, 2025, Floridians can enjoy tax cuts on guns, ammunition, and outdoor gear for fishing and bow hunting.”It should be remembered that the cost of living has escalated significantly over the past few…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials toured Wani Alcatraz, the Everglades’ new immigration detention facility. Media crews also saw the housing in the facility. This shows a bunk bed surrounded by a chain link fence in an air-conditioned tent. Desantis calls on other states to step up at the opening of the crocodile Alcatraz Below is a set of photos from the tour. US President Donald Trump will tour an immigration detention center called “Crocodile Alcatraz” located at the Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport in O’Copy, Florida on July 1, 2025. Trump…

Ken Sweet, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Navy Federal Credit Union will no longer have to refund $80 million to military personnel and women to illegally charge current claims on their accounts after the Donald-led Consumer Financial Protection Agency moves to dismiss the lawsuit. This is the latest example of how the Trump-led CFPB is revoking much of the work it has done under President Biden, even if bad actors agree to provide relief and compensation to victims. The case dates back to the second half of 2024 and deals with an issue known as “approved aggressive overdraft…

TALHASSEE – President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would approve Florida’s plan to promote deportation by working as an immigration judge to eligible National Guard members. Trump made the announcement during his visit to South Florida’s new state-run immigration detention center.For months, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been seeking federal approval to represent the Florida State Guard’s advocate general. Officer acting as an immigration judge.On Tuesday, Trump said he was in favor of the plan.”He didn’t even have to ask me, he has my approval,” Trump said during a roundtable discussion at the Everglades immigration detention center. Desantis said Monday that…

KIE WEST, Fla. — On Monday night, the Key West City Commission voted at a margin of 6-1, officially voiding a 287(g) contract with U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). The city’s agreement was initially signed on March 4, 2025 by police chief Shaun Brandenburg and mayor. Commissioner Monica Haskell, who sponsored the resolution, said the contract was void from the start because it was concluded without legislative approval. She and five other commissioners argued that the policy amounted to an overreach by both federal and state governments. The Brandenburg Police Chief defended his decision to sign the agreement in March,…

Collier County, Fla. (WFLA) – President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis visited South Florida on Tuesday to open Crocodile Alcatraz. “Think about what you have here,” Gov. DeSantis said. “Let’s say they’ve already been deported and you drive them 2,000 feet, onto the runway, and then they’re gone. That’s one stop shop.” close Thank you for signing up! Please be aware of us in your inbox. Subscribe now 8 on your side Sign up now if(window.checksizeclasses && window.checksizeclasses instance of function) {window.checksizeclasses(); } The detention site is protected by crocodiles and other creatures, and the president believes new holdings…

Witness accounts say Boca Grande, Florida (WFLA) – A cry of a young girl for help urged her to be rushed into the water from Boca Grande amid a shark attack. Now, one of those men could soon face deportation. Luis Alvarez was arrested just three days after nine-year-old Leah Rendell’s rescue on June 11th. Trump and DeSantis attend the opening of “Crocodile Alcatraz” “From one side, he’s a hero and now he’s the bad guy. As you know, it shocked me,” Raynell Lugo, who helped out with the rescue, told NBC affiliate WBBH. Leah Lendel (Family Photo via WBBH)…

President Trump praised former major rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) during his visit to the state’s new immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” on Tuesday. “Ron, I would like to thank you personally,” Trump told DeSantis at a roundtable event. “You’re my friend, you’re always my friend, and we may have some skirmishes in the future, but I doubt that, but we have blood that seems to match pretty well, so we’ll always be back,” the president continued. “We’ve had a strong relationship for a very long time and I’m grateful for that.” Trump also welcomed Florida for…