
News from Alachua Chronicle
Top Alachua Chronicle News

US Immigration · FloridaFlorida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at a state prison in north Florida, as a federal judge decides the fate of the state’s holding center for immigrants at an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”See the Story
DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility in north Florida
53% Center coverage: 156 sources

Voter · FloridaAttorney General James Uthmeier has announced the arrest of a petition gatherer who sought signatures for a pro-marijuana amendment. Investigators say Alexandria Mary Beatrice Tatem filed a petition card purportedly signed this year by Amy Akins, a Florida voter the state said died on Jan. 10, 2024. Uthmeier’s Office said the petition card was submitted to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office. The state will charge Tatem with o…See the Story
James Uthmeier's Office Arrests Marijuana Amendment Petition Gatherer for Submitting Dead Woman's Signature
Coverage: 4 sources