Lawmakers were stopped from entering Alligator Alcatraz. That may violate Florida law

A group of Florida lawmakers were barred from entering Alligator Alcatraz, the state-run detention facility for migrants in the Florida Everglades, Thursday afternoon. Citing “safety concerns,” a representative with the Florida Division of Emergency …

Heavy rain expected for Central Florida on Fourth of July

The Fourth of July will likely be a wet one for Central Florida as another day is forecast with a high chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. “Unfortunately, outdoor plans today will once again be greeted by increasing coverage of rain …

Florida’s Hot Car Crisis: It Only Takes Minutes for a Car to Turn Deadly in the Heat

It only takes minutes. A quick stop at the store, a phone call, or a sudden change in routine can turn deadly. Florida's relentless heat is not just uncomfortable, it is dangerous. With temperatures soaring year-round, the state faces a growing crisis: …

'Alligator Alcatraz': Democratic lawmakers denied entry to inspect Florida detention center

OCHOPEE, Fla. - Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The " …

2 Florida cities rank among the worst for a staycation. Here’s why.

Miami has enviable weather, spectacular beaches and vibrant nightlife, yet it ranks, along with Hialeah, among the worst cities in the U.S. for local tourism, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub. With rising inflation and the need …

Florida immigration enforcement: 200 Marines head to Sunshine State in military support of ICE

FLORIDA - U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is sending approximately 200 Marines to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission. Marines attached to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 …

US Deploys 200 Marines to Florida to Support ICE Operations

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US military has begun sending Marines to Florida to provide administrative and logistical assistance for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of a broader effort to expand immigration detention and deportation activities.

Independence Day celebrations in Central Florida

Scattered afternoon showers for South Florida's Fourth of July

Florida Wildlife Hospital releases rescued bald eagle just in time for Fourth of July