Alligator Alcatraz – Pictured: Gator in the Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil Lawmakers from Florida were given their first tour of Alligator Alcatraz, a brand-new migrant detention center in the Everglades. For weeks, Democratic lawmakers had been requesting a tour of the prison after detainees complained about “inhumane” conditions. To gain entry,
ICE update – Aerial view of northern Key West including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock Days after the first vote, a Florida city reversed its decision to violate an agreement with federal immigration authorities, causing a great deal of public outrage. In a dramatic reversal, Key West city commissioners finally gave
Florida School Districts – Pictured: Teacher Teaching Students — Courtesy: Shutterstock — rawpixel.com The governor declared on Monday that Florida had 6 percent more A-rated schools under its own standards. According to Florida’s 2024–2025 school grades, 28 out of the state’s 67 districts are A districts, 31 are B districts, eight are C districts, and
Alligator Alcatraz – Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone Because of its closeness to the top predators, Florida officials are renaming an Everglades airfield “Alligator Alcatraz” and converting it into a migrant detention facility. In a video posted on X last week, Florida Attorney General James
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis funds rescue flights from Israel – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian After spending almost eight hours in an airport in Larnaca, Cyprus, Sonia Delgado found out that her Florida-funded rescue flight back to the United States would not be arriving that evening. Along with her Jewish daughter and best
Lawmakers agree on education budget – Pictured: Elementary School Class – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Syda Productions The main story: Florida lawmakers agreed on their spending plan for the upcoming year on the 102nd day of a 60-day session. The budget seeks to keep overall spending to a minimum and is currently awaiting a
Inter-City Rail Updates – Pictured: Brightline Train – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by EQRoy A new bill that establishes new liability and insurance regulations for one of the biggest railroads in the state of Florida was approved by the state legislature. On July 1, the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act will take effect, influencing
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Fort Myers, Florida – A plan passed by Florida lawmakers that would have removed the age limit for pursuing uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims was vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. With almost 90 percent of the state Senate
Currency law – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen A significant step is being taken by the State of Florida to make precious metals as valuable as money. The backstory A law to begin the process of making gold and silver legal currency in Florida was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis
Florida State Park Preservation Act – Pictured: Woman kayaking – Photo Credit: Joanne Date/Shutterstock The bill signed into law by Florida State Parks is anticipated to prevent commercial development on public lands. The State Park Preservation Act, HB 209, was approved by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. In addition to requiring public hearings for