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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’

The Guardian - US

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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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

The Independent UK

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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.

Reason

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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Latin Times

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

The Independent UK

Florida’s Plan to Overhaul New College Was Supposed to Be a National Blueprint, but Internal Records Show a Much Darker Result

A movement that claims to champion fiscal responsibility has turned a liberal arts college into a financial black hole.

The Mary Sue

John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’

The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agenda

The Guardian - US

North Dakota could become the 17th state to have a single-subject rule for ballot initiatives

Welcome to the Monday, June 8, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

AAP

A fish fight off Florida tests Trump's drive to deregulate America's seas

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

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The Independent UK

Snapper season dispute tests Trump’s drive to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas

The conflict landed in court just before the season was about to begin May 22

Ballotpedia

Florida voters to decide expanded homestead tax exemption amendment in November

The Florida State Legislature voted to place a constitutional amendment on the general election ballot on June 2, 2026. The amendment would expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, reduce the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties, and limit how local governments can spend property tax revenue.

The Independent UK

‘Perturbed’ by Bibi, bullish on midterms and a ‘study’ of Vance and Rubio: 5 things we learned from Trump’s podcast interview

The president also shared his thoughts on nominating Todd Blanche for attorney general after he ousted Pam Bondi

The Independent UK

Killer’s last words revealed as he’s executed for murder of 5-month-old baby

Andrew Lukehart was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison

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Latin Times

Trump Celebrates Release of Cuban Immigrant From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Central to His Immigration Crackdown

Justo Betancourt was released from custody on May 14 after a federal judge ruled he could not continue to be detained indefinitely while deportation efforts remained stalled

The Independent UK

Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature

‘The Senate wasn't interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time,’ one official said

Latin Times

Trump's Pick for Florida Governor Byron Donalds Breaks With Him on AI as State Sues OpenAI

President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for Florida governor has broken with him on one of the fastest-moving fights in American politics: who gets to regulate artificial intelligence. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026, said Monday that states should be allowed to take…

The Independent UK

Florida baby killer who admitted to dumping infant in pond set to be executed

A 53-year-old Florida man is set to be executed for the murder of his girlfriend’s infant daughter in 1996

The Independent UK

Trump celebrates release of Cuban man from months in detention at Alligator Alcatraz

Donald Trump uncharacteristically cheers Miami resident Justo Betancourt being set free after judge ruled he was wrongly detained by ICE officials last October

Reason

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Fortune

UBS says Ron DeSantis has a problem with his plan to help 92% of homeowners save on property taxes: his own state's data

The governor's headline numbers are built on his own estimates — not Florida's official figures, which tell a starkly different story.

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