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Florida Expands Immigration Detention with New ‘Deportation Depot’

Florida Expands Immigration Detention with New ‘Deportation Depot’

Florida Expands Immigration Detention with New ‘Deportation Depot’ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the opening of a second major immigration detention facility, controversially dubbed ‘Deportation Depot.’ The new center, located at Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson, North Florida, is designed to hold over 1,300 detainees for processing and deportation. This latest announcement follows the recent establishment of the ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility in the Everglades, which opened just last month. Construction on the ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ site was temporarily halted last…

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DeSantis Appoints State Senator Jay Collins as Florida’s New Lieutenant Governor

DeSantis Appoints State Senator Jay Collins as Florida’s New Lieutenant Governor

DeSantis Appoints State Senator Jay Collins as Florida’s New Lieutenant Governor Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially named Republican state Senator Jay Collins as the state’s new lieutenant governor. The highly anticipated appointment was announced Tuesday in Tampa, with Collins immediately sworn into office. Collins, an Army combat veteran and former Green Beret who lost a leg in service, brings a robust background to the role. He has served as chief operating officer of Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit providing…

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US Rep. Cory Mills Under Active Investigation for Alleged Threats to Release Intimate Videos

US Rep. Cory Mills Under Active Investigation for Alleged Threats to Release Intimate Videos

US Rep. Cory Mills Under Active Investigation for Alleged Threats to Release Intimate Videos U.S. Representative Cory Mills, a Republican from central Florida, is currently under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) following accusations of threatening to release intimate videos and private images of a former romantic partner. The allegations were detailed in a report filed with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office last month, on July 14. The woman, identified as a beauty pageant titleholder, claims that…

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Florida State Representative Joe Casello Dies Suddenly After Heart Attack

Florida State Representative Joe Casello Dies Suddenly After Heart Attack

Florida State Representative Joe Casello Dies Suddenly After Heart Attack Tallahassee, FL – Florida State Representative Joe Casello has tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack, state officials confirmed Sunday. The unexpected death of the prominent legislator has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape. Further details regarding the circumstances of his passing and the impact on legislative proceedings are anticipated to be released soon as the community mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant. 阅读中文版 (Read Chinese…

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DeSantis Sparks Outrage: Florida Governor Accused of Diverting Disaster Funds to Build Migrant Jail

DeSantis Sparks Outrage: Florida Governor Accused of Diverting Disaster Funds to Build Migrant Jail

DeSantis Sparks Outrage: Florida Governor Accused of Diverting Disaster Funds to Build Migrant Jail Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is currently facing widespread condemnation amid allegations that his administration has repurposed funds initially allocated for disaster relief to finance the construction of a migrant detention facility. This contentious decision has ignited a fierce debate, with critics asserting that the governor is prioritizing immigration enforcement over the pressing recovery needs of Floridians impacted by recent natural calamities. Reports suggest that a substantial…

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Trump Backs Florida’s Plan to Use National Guard as Immigration Judges

Trump Backs Florida’s Plan to Use National Guard as Immigration Judges

Trump Backs Florida’s Plan to Use National Guard as Immigration Judges TALLAHASSEE — Former President Donald Trump yesterday, July 1, 2025, gave his full approval to Florida’s ambitious plan to deploy qualified National Guard members as immigration judges. This controversial initiative, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis, aims to significantly fast-track deportations from a new state-run immigration detention center in South Florida, dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’. During a visit to the facility in the Everglades, Trump publicly endorsed DeSantis’s long-standing request to…

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