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US Politics · Florida

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

49% Center coverage: 188 sources

A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction at an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws.See the Story

US Immigration · Florida

DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility in north Florida

53% Center coverage: 156 sources

Florida 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

Influencers · Florida

2025 Python Challenge: Florida Woman Wins with 60-Snake Haul; Record 294 Invasive Pythons Caught

60% Center coverage: 15 sources

A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.See the Story

Local Experts Share the Dangers of the Recently Banned 7-OH | News Channel 3-12

Coverage: 4 sources

By Caleb Califano Click here for updates on this story STUART, Florida (WPBF) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an emergency rule making 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, a Schedule I controlled substance. This means it is now illegal to sell, possess, or distribute the compound in the state. “We are taking emergency action now, because we see immediate danger,” Uthmeier said on Wednesday. He added that the deci…Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Florida See the Story

Body cam captures moment FWC K-9 finds missing hunter in wildlife area | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

By Michael Hoffman Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officer and his four-legged partner are being credited with finding a missing hunter in a remote part of Palm Beach County. It happened the morning of Aug. 9, in the Holey Land Wildlife Management Area. Officer Kevin Tarr and his K-9 partner, Rambo, got the call about a 65-year-old hunter who h…Palm Beach County · Palm Beach County See the Story

LaBelle High School student arrested after threatening text messages about school shooting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A 14-year-old LaBelle High School student was arrested Thursday on charges of making a false report concerning the use of a firearm in a violent manner.Hendry County School Resource Officers were notified by their counterparts in Glades County about threatening text messages between a middle school student and a LaBelle High School student.The texts referenced a conversation that was allegedly overheard about the arrested teen and the Glades stu…School Shooting · LaBelle Read Article

Environmental court battle over 'Alligator Alcatraz' exposes impacts on state

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A federal judge is expected to rule next week on whether to extend a temporary pause on new construction at the site of a large immigration detention facility that was quickly built in the Florida Everglades in late July.WATCH BELOW: 'Having seen the impacts already, it is hard to imagine that this won't be harmful,' Eve Samples tells WPTV Environmental court battle over 'Alligator Alcatraz' exposes impacts on stateThis week, significant witness…Immigration · West Palm Beach See the Story

Lee County Clerk Cuts $750,000 From Budget While Maintaining Services

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Lee County Clerk's office has reduced its budget request to county commissioners by $750,000 without cutting services to residents.Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes and his team have been reviewing their budget line by line, looking for ways to save taxpayer dollars.Watch Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price's report: Lee County clerk cuts $750,000 from budget while maintaining services"It's $750,000 now, but we're just getting start…Lee County, Florida · Lee County See the Story

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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility in north Florida

2025 Python Challenge: Florida Woman Wins with 60-Snake Haul; Record 294 Invasive Pythons Caught

Local Experts Share the Dangers of the Recently Banned 7-OH | News Channel 3-12

Body cam captures moment FWC K-9 finds missing hunter in wildlife area | News Channel 3-12

Four teens arrested after shooting at LaBelle sports park

GOT PLANS? | Fort Myers foam party, pizza showdown and IMAG's big birthday bash

Lightning strike causes house fire in Naples, firefighters say

LaBelle High School student arrested after threatening text messages about school shooting

Environmental court battle over 'Alligator Alcatraz' exposes impacts on state

Lee County Clerk Cuts $750,000 From Budget While Maintaining Services

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Local Experts Share the Dangers of the Recently Banned 7-OH | News Channel 3-12

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Four teens arrested after shooting at LaBelle sports park

GOT PLANS? | Fort Myers foam party, pizza showdown and IMAG's big birthday bash

Lightning strike causes house fire in Naples, firefighters say

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Lee County Clerk Cuts $750,000 From Budget While Maintaining Services