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‘Blackface without the makeup’: John Oliver shreds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for impression of Hakeem Jeffries

The comedian mocked the Florida governor during a segment on the impacts of Republican-led gerrymandering

The Independent UK

Call for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz’s ‘abuse of Everglades’ despite closure

Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center

The Guardian - US

Good Riddance to 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a Cruel, Expensive, and Pointless Authoritarian Stunt

Less than a year after launching with its own merchandise line, "Alligator Alcatraz" is officially shutting down.

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DeSantis Defies Florida Legislature, Vetoes Two Bills That Passed Without a Single 'No' Vote

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed two unanimously approved bipartisan bills that would have imposed new safety rules for electric bicycles and scooters while expanding opportunities for high school students to volunteer at polling places.

Latin Times

Killer’s last words revealed as he becomes Florida’s oldest executed inmate

Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. after receiving a three-drug lethal injection

The Independent UK

Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre closes after less than a year

Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention centre, a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive, has closed after operating for less than a year, officials said on Thursday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Everglades facility had emptied after fulfilling its emergency role despite criticism over detainees' conditions and…

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Florida’s Ballot Measure Could Eliminate Most Property Taxes by 2028—Here’s How the $150K–$250K Homestead Exemption Would Work

Florida homeowners may soon face one of the biggest tax changes in the state’s history. A proposed constitutional amendment backed by Governor Ron DeSantis would dramatically increase the state’s homestead exemption and put Florida on a path toward eliminating most property taxes on primary residences.

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Florida Shuts Down Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Detention Center

Florida's controversial immigration detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," has officially closed after operating for nearly a year.

International Business Times

'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center shuts in US: official

OCHOPEE (UNITED STATES) - The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center -- a costly Florida facility that became a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive -- has shut down after less than a year in operation, officials said Thursday.

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DeSantis boasts of deporting 21,000 as notorious Alligator Alcatraz jail closes

Florida immigration jail that became byword for cruelty and cost state taxpayers $1.2m a day shuts down after a year

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation

The Independent UK

Gov DeSantis confirms closure of Alligator Alcatraz less than a year after opening

DeSantis said the remote facility was always intended as a temporary solution until more permanent detention centers could be secured

The Independent UK

Killer set to be executed in Florida after insisting he is too old to face death penalty

A final appeal was still pending before the U.S. Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Catholic Leaders Urge DeSantis to Halt Record-Setting Florida Execution of 74-Year-Old Death Row Inmate

Catholic leaders across Florida are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to halt the scheduled execution of death row inmate Dusty Ray Spencer, arguing that life imprisonment without parole would provide justice while preserving human dignity.

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California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Brew.

The Independent UK

Florida officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ has been emptied because a hurricane could level the facility

The center, located in the heart of the Everglades, faced immediate controversy when it opened last summer

The Guardian - US

Florida college seized by DeSantis in ‘anti-woke’ push to triple in size

New College of Florida to acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee in deal that leading Democratic lawmaker says ‘reeks of grift’

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Five candidates compete in Missouri's 6th District Republican primary as incumbent Graves retires

Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri's 6th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Two have led in media attention: Chris Stigall (R) and Nathan Willett (R). Incumbent Sam Graves (R) is retiring from public office.

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The Independent UK

Palm Beach airport changing its name to honor Trump hit with flood of messages – including a bomb threat demanding $30M

The Florida airport is the latest to be adorned with the president’s name, joining federal buildings, monuments, savings accounts, passports, gold coins and dollar bills

Reason

ICE Says It's Moved Detainees Out of 'Alligator Alcatraz' For Hurricane Season

Civil rights and environmentalists vowed to keep fighting in court until the detention camp is torn down and returned to its original state.

The Guardian - US

Even as Florida moves detainees from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, activists fight for its permanent closure

Groups cite detainee maltreatment and degradation of surrounding land as reasons to close facility permanently

The Independent UK

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says

Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season

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Florida Voters to Decide on $250,000 Property Tax Exemption This Fall

The proposed exemption is designed to lower annual tax bills for primary residences, but critics warn cities could hike local service fees to offset revenue losses.

Latin Times

ICE Expands Florida Partnerships, Adding Fish and Wildlife Commission to Immigration Efforts

Partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and immigration authorities have contributed to a sharp increase in immigration-related arrests across Florida.

The Independent UK

Florida immigration arrests have quietly surged, with state and local agencies at the forefront

Trump’s immigration crackdown has met with fierce resistance in Democratic-led sanctuary cities, where police are forbidden from assisting and many locals view the masked federal agents as an invading force

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