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Trump-appointed judge slaps down Ron DeSantis’ free speech restrictions: ‘a breathtaking assertion of power’

"Freedom of speech is essential to freedom of thought, and that both are essential to maintaining our liberty."

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'Conditions I Wouldn't Wish on My Worst Enemy': A Surprise Visit to a South Florida ICE Office

A congresswoman's surprise visit into a Broward ICE office found conditions advocates call inhumane, as Florida's detention system undergoes major shifts.

Latin Times

US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions

Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’

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Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges

It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republican Ron DeSantis for governor in 2018

The Independent UK

The Florida Democrat for voting rights

After disrupting a congressional map vote, Angie Nixon is making her case for the Senate

Salon

Outrage over ‘cruel’ Florida move to ban undocumented students from college

Critics condemn decision by education board aligned with hard-right Ron DeSantis to block access to college system

The Guardian - US

Florida’s Tax-Cut Plan Could Cost $8.4 B in Revenue — Will Fees Replace Your Savings?

The idea of paying little or no property tax sounds like a dream for many Florida homeowners. A proposal championed by Governor Ron DeSantis has fueled plenty of excitement, but it has also sparked an equally important question. If local governments lose an estimated $8.4 billion in revenue, where will…

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Florida taxpayers will foot some of the $5M bill to change airport’s name to honor Trump

The funds are expected to help pay for uniforms, signage and marketing materials

The Independent UK

John Oliver targets DeSantis for Hakeem Jeffries impression

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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

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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.

Reason

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

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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.

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'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 Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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

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