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4 Food Truck Companies Face Online Backlash Following Their Services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Protestors · Florida

4 Food Truck Companies Face Online Backlash Following Their Services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

53% Center coverage: 15 sources
By Cassie Martinez, Julie Calhoun Click here for updates on this story     OCHOPEE, Florida (WSVN) — A TikTok video showing four food trucks enter the new immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” on its opening day sparked online outrage. As of Thursday night, the video gained more than four million views and 20,000 comments, as the facility is criticized for environmental and humanitarian concerns. “Are they seriously celebratin…See the Story
DeSantis Vetoes $567M From Budget. Here Are the Central Florida Projects that Lost Money
Greg Gianforte · Florida

DeSantis Vetoes $567M From Budget. Here Are the Central Florida Projects that Lost Money

46% Center coverage: 13 sources
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $115.1 billion budget for Florida in Wildwood Monday, but not everything lawmakers wanted made it past the governor. DeSantis released a veto list that included $1.35 billion in cuts, largely to local programs.See the Story
64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd
Fentanyl · Polk County

64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd

64% Center coverage: 11 sources
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— Sheriff Grady Judd spoke about a fentanyl drug trafficking investigation that involved two Mexican cartels, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Polk County detectives worked alongside investigators from: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Tampa and Phoenix offices U.S. Border Patrol Auburndale Police Department Office of the State Attorney 10th Judicial Ci…See the Story

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4 Food Truck Companies Face Online Backlash Following Their Services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
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4 Food Truck Companies Face Online Backlash Following Their Services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Poinciana Standoff Ends After SWAT Team Shoots Man Who Shot at Deputy, Polk County Sheriff Says

86% Center coverage: 7 sources
A Polk County SWAT team shot and injured a man who fired his gun at his wife and a sheriff’s deputy Monday.Mental Health · FloridaSee the Story

'Family for Life': Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. Traded to Utah Jazz in NBA Draft

Coverage: 6 sources
BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) - The Utah Jazz just got some new fans in Polk County. "It was just exciting that we could be a part of it,” said Terrence McGriff, speaking from an airport on his way home from New York City. Largo woman watches as neighbor’s home takes flight during tornado McGriff was at the Barclays Center to watch one of his former star players see his dream come true. "With the 18th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Washington Wizar…Utah JazzSee the Story

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

72% Center coverage: 202 sources
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said. Listeria · United StatesSee the Story

Florida Leads US in Local Law Enforcement Agencies Partnering with ICE. Check Your County

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Look up your county in our interactive table to see if or what agreements your local law-enforcement agencies have with ICE.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · United StatesSee the Story

Florida Lawmakers Pass $115B Budget, End Session

69% Center coverage: 26 sources
One of the more-contentious Florida legislative sessions in recent history comes to a close.Ron DeSantis · MiamiSee the Story

Man Shot, Killed After Hitting Deputy with Two-by-Four, Polk Sheriff Says

74% Center coverage: 8 sources
Polk County deputies trying to handcuff a man in Frostproof shot and killed the man’s brother, who allegedly hit one of them on the head with a two-by-four, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.Florida, United States · FloridaSee the Story

Lakeland Police Department to host controversial training program banned by 9 states

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Street Cop Training has been accused of teaching "unconstitutional policing tactics" and glorifying violence, according to one state report.United States · United StatesSee the Story

Can President Trump Use the Military to Enforce the Law? It's Complicated.

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The drafters of the U.S. Constitution were suspicious of standing armies and sought to limit the use of the military in civilian affairs.Donald Trump · United StatesSee the Story

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