Beyond questions of legality and oversight, Alligator Alcatraz has faced persistent skepticism from advocates, attorneys and lawmakers over an obvious issue: how an immigration detention camp in the ...

The state said the immigrant detention facility in the Everglades has dorms that are climate-controlled. Garrett Shanley is a correspondent for the Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau, where he tells ...

Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters during a press conference on the airplane runway of Alligator Alcatraz in Ochopee , Florida on Friday, July 25, 2025. Next to the governor is Florida ...

Winter is a great time to spot alligators in Florida due to the dry season and cooler temperatures. Alligators often cluster together in shrinking freshwater holes and sunbathe to regulate their body ...

The facility's dorms are climate-controlled, with secondary heating and space heaters available if needed. Concerns remain for detainee advocates due to the center's remote Everglades location and ...

ARCADIA, Fla. - You no longer need a plane ticket to Brazil and a trek through the rainforest to land one of the world’s most elusive predators. The Arapaima, a prehistoric giant once exclusive to the ...

At Jurassic Living Jewels, a 160-acre fish farm turned "sportsman's paradise," owner Herb Fritch is turning a lifelong obsession into a world-class destination. What started as a fish farm is being ...

ARCADIA, Fla. (WSVN)– A fish farmer has brought the Amazon to Florida. Jurassic Living Jewels is a new fishing resort located om Florida’s West Coast. The resort’s owner imported a giant, prehistoric ...

In January 2026, at least three videos (archived, archived, archived) circulated online purportedly showing alligators snatching rotisserie chickens from Walmart stores in Florida. The clips, which ...

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A new report details DeSantis’ emergency spending. President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tour Alligator Alcatraz, an immigrant detention site in ...

LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — A Pasco County woman and her dog are both OK after an alligator attacked them while on a walk. According to Wright, she was able to grab Dex by the collar and get him on land ...