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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…

TALHASSEE — The dust settled at the 2025 legislative meeting as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a surge in the state’s budget and other bills. Below are 10 laws that came into effect on Tuesday, the commencement of the fiscal year 2025-2026.Voting Initiative: The Act (HB 1205) setting additional restrictions on the Voting Initiative Process came into effect primarily on Tuesday. The group supporting proposed constitutional reform is fighting federal court law.Budget: DeSantis signed the Budget (SB 2500) on Monday. He and the legislative leaders said it will help prepare the nation in the event of a recession. Desantis has issued…

By AP Economics Writer Christopher Al Gerber WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday stuck with his position that the central bank will hold key rates while waiting to see how it will affect President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Speaking at a European Central Bank meeting in Sintra, Portugal, Powell said that US inflation is likely to recover later this summer, but acknowledged that the timing and magnitude of the price rise from duties is uncertain. However, he said the Fed will put interest rates on hold while assessing the impact of tariffs on the US economy. “As…

In eight days, Crocodile Alcatraz went to an immigration detention facility ready to receive immigrants without permanent legal status from X’s proposal video. Florida Attorney General James Usmiere first proposed building a $450 million annual facility at a small airport in the middle of the Everglades, attracting praise from conservative leaders around the country for the project. Now that construction is complete, he is selling his merchandise. Uthmeier unveiled his Wannial Catraz product on Tuesday hours before President Donald Trump landed in Florida and toured the facility. This morning, I joined President Trump and have been doing one flight and…

O’Copy, Fla. (WFLA) — President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state and federal leaders attended a roundtable Tuesday morning to open a new “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in O’Copy. The new facility can hold up to 3,000 detainees and could expand if necessary, said Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Also present were Homeland Security Director Christie Noem, Deputy Chief of Staff of the White House Stephen Miller, Florida Attorney General James Usmierer and U.S. Rep. Byron Donald (R-FL). Trump praised Florida officials for their efforts. The governor said the operation would begin upon…

AdventHealth has chosen a new leader in its flagship facility in Orlando. Healthcare providers announced on Monday that Abvel Biri will lead AdventHealth Orlando and will carry out executive oversight of AdventHealth for children. He replaces Rob Denninger, who was recently appointed president/CEO of East Florida Advent Health. “Abel is a purpose-driven leader who keeps patient care at the forefront and center,” Kari Vargas, CEO of North Market, AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division, said in a news release. “His leadership not only reflects a deep commitment to our mission, but also builds a stronger and healthier community, making him the right…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The owner of the Florida Ambulance Company has agreed to pay $900,000 to resolve a false claim claim, the Central Florida Department of Justice announced Tuesday. The DOJ said it has agreed to a settlement to resolve allegations that Coursyy Transport Services and its owners Melanie Burger and Dr. John Milanick had fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid due to a claim for ambulance transport services that is not medically necessary. 19 Florida people indicted in the biggest healthcare fraud investigation in DOJ history According to the settlement agreement, from June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2019, Transport…