Environmentalists’ complaint to stop “Alligator Alcatraz” was filed in the incorrect court

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American Alligator swimming in the Everglades, home of Alligator Alcatraz – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark_Kostich On Monday, Florida’s top emergency official petitioned a federal judge to deny environmentalists’ request to close “Alligator Alcatraz,” an immigration detention facility located in the middle of the Florida Everglades, on the grounds that their complaint was filed

Where Florida Home Prices Are Declining the Fastest

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Florida Home for Sale — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Andy Dean Photography As inventory rises and buyers are suppressed by record high mortgage rates, rising homeowners association (HOA) dues, and rising house insurance prices, the Sunshine State is seeing some of the biggest price declines in the nation. According to the most recent data given by

‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ killed four people in Florida this year

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Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam According to state health officials, four people in Florida have died and over six others are ill after catching a rare “flesh-eating bacteria” this year. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that deaths in Bay, Broward,

Florida is soaking from heavy rain as Invest 93L is tracked for any tropical threats to the Gulf Coast

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Tropical Storm – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Triff TAMPA, FL. – Beginning Monday, a sizable region of disrupted weather off the Southeast coast will travel west over Florida, bringing with it periods of intense precipitation and the potential for flash floods. As it moves toward the Gulf this week, this storm, which is loaded

Following weeks of denials, Florida lawmakers finally visit Alligator Alcatraz

Posted on by Chris J. | 2046 Views | 16 min read

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,

Drivers in Miami Are Excited About Kia Lease Offers

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Photo Source/Copyright: Kia Miami’s sun-drenched avenues and lively streets necessitate a car that combines substance and style. Drivers looking for modern amenities, outstanding value, and a car that can easily handle city living are increasingly choosing Kia lease packages in Miami, Florida. It’s hardly surprising that local customers are swarming to Miami Lakes Automall to

These five “boomtowns” in Florida are expanding more quickly than almost any other place

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Florida state line and Escambia County sign pictured – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin Florida is home to five of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States, according to a LendingTree survey released this week. To determine which of these metro areas topped the list, the study examined changes in GDP and

Before officials reverse the ICE policy, a popular vacation destination in Florida almost became a sanctuary city

Posted on by Melissa P | 1219 Views | 24 min read

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

A charitable organization in South Florida provides “family necessity kits” to flood victims in Central Texas

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Flooded Neighborhood Streets (Texas not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by johnmoorefour For people affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas, relief operations are currently being carried out in South Florida. The crew has been busy loading trucks with supplies at the Global Empowerment Mission warehouse in Doral. 26 pallets of family necessity

According to a study, 6 percent of Florida teenagers own guns, a 65 percent rise in just 20 years

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Protestors rallying for gun control and increased regulations on guns – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen The number of teenagers with guns has climbed, according to new research, despite growing worries about an increase in gun deaths among children. From 2002 to 2022, Florida’s adolescent general handgun carrying rate rose by 65 percent,