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As America's deadly condo crisis grows, real estate expert issues new warning to owners... over plot that could change red state forever
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
Florida is currently undergoing the most dramatic condo crisis in history. Four years after the Surfside residential building collapse that killed 98 people, the condo industry has been completely transformed - for the worse. It's become a...
Florida fights environmentalists’ bid to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
News4Jax - Florida
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July 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Florida rushed to open a detention center for undocumented immigrants in the Everglades, attorneys for the state Monday argued a judge should reject an attempt by environmental groups to halt the project dubbed “Alligator...
Florida-Alabama TPO seeks public input on long-range transportation funding priorities
WUWF - Florida
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July 1, 2025
The Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is seeking public input on how limited transportation funding should be prioritized over the next couple of decades. The feedback will aid development of the region’s 25-year...
Florida crews rush to finish ICE’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ahead of Trump arrival
Washington Examiner
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July 1, 2025
EVERGLADES, Florida — President Donald Trump on Tuesday will tour Alligator Alcatraz, a newly completed, federally run immigrant detention facility in the heart of Florida swampland, following hours of constant construction in the lead-up to his...
Here are all the new Florida laws taking effect today
Local 10 - Florida
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July 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved dozens of new laws. Many of these pieces of legislation took effect on July 1, covering topics like education, state...
New Yorkers 'Accelerating' Florida Move Plans After Mamdani Victory
Newsweek
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July 1, 2025
Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory at New York City's Democratic mayoral primary last week has stunned the metropolis's wealthy buyers, who are reportedly looking to buy properties in other, more favorable locations—especially in Florida. "Within a...
Live Updates: Trump to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's new immigration detention facility
WESH 2 - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Live Updates: Trump to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's new immigration detention facility FACING A PREMEDITATED MURDER CHARGE. PRESIDENT TRUMP IS EXPECTED TO BE IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES TOMORROW FOR THE OPENING OF THE SO-CALLED ALLIGATOR...
Where Is Alligator Alcatraz? Size, Facilities And Why Are Environmentalists Opposing Construction Of ICE Detention Centre?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 1, 2025
A sprawling new immigration detention centre, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz', is under construction deep within Florida's Everglades. The controversial project, located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Big Cypress National...
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: What to know about Florida’s new controversial migrant detention facility
Crossroads Today - Texas
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(CNN) — Deep in the marshy wetlands of the Florida Everglades – less than 50 miles west of President Donald Trump’s resort in Miami – sits the latest battleground in his administration’s immigration enforcement efforts: A makeshift detention...
Trump to play up 'Alligator Alcatraz' deportations in Florida ahead of bill deadline
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the opening on Tuesday of a remote migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" as he pressures lawmakers to deliver a sweeping...
Opening Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ gives DeSantis a chance to boost his ties to Trump
KVIA - Texas
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July 1, 2025
By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Just months after President Donald Trump’s administration quietly moved to undercut a hardline immigration push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the two former Republican rivals are set to appear side by...
Trump is visiting Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades. Here's what to know
CBS 12 - Florida
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will visit a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday for what's expected to be the site's official opening, showcasing what critics are condemning as an inhumane...
President Donald Trump to visit remote immigration detention site in the Florida Everglades today
WPTV 5 - Florida
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July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is making a day trip to Florida’s Everglades on Tuesday for a firsthand look at a new immigration detention facility that the White House suggests will be especially secure given that it is “surrounded by...
If we want a better Florida, Democrats need to step up | Opinion
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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The author criticizes Florida Republicans for prioritizing political battles over addressing issues like healthcare, education, and housing affordability. Florida Democrats are urged to present clearer solutions and actively address the needs of...
I fled NYC for Florida — Sorry, Mamdani-fearing Democrats, we’re full!
New York Post
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July 1, 2025
Since Zohran Mamdani won last week’s Democratic primary and put himself in pole position to become New York City’s next mayor, a fresh cohort of Gothamites seems to be eyeing the exit ramp toward the Sunshine State. This Floridian says: Sorry,...
DeSantis issues education vetoes before signing Florida budget
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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The big story: Florida has a budget for the fiscal year that begins today. Before signing the $115 billion spending plan into law on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed millions of dollars of projects, with several hits to education projects. One of...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.1.25
Florida Politics
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July 1, 2025
Good Tuesday morning. Welcome to the world — I imagine it’s easy not to worry about what projects of yours the Governor is vetoing when an angel like this comes into your life. Say hello to Amelia Grace Andrade, daughter of Jessica and Rep. Alex...
Orange County schools help staff find affordable housing
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Tangela Smith, a food and nutrition specialist with Orange County Public Schools, caught COVID-19 and pneumonia during the 2020-21 school year, which forced her out of work for months. She’s still feeling the impacts, to her finances and to her...
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center set to open in Florida Everglades
KSBW 8 - California
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July 1, 2025
Deep in the Everglades, a massive illegal immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” is preparing to open. With hundreds of vehicles — including dump trucks, heavy machinery, food trucks, and even ambulances — streaming into the...
Residents discuss housing challenges at disaster recovery meeting
The News Press - Florida
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Tara Boyd, who is leading local efforts for the Lee County Disaster Survivors Association, speaks to residents about ongoing recovery challenges at a meeting in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.Mickenzie Hannon/Naples Daily News/USA...