More than a month after Florida opened “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades, the state and ICE signed an updated agreement spelling out how state corrections officials should handle federal immigration detainees at non-correctional facilities.
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Bucs host Titans in joint practice prior to preseason opener Saturday
The intensity was high at practice between the Titans and Bucs and Baker Mayfield was in the middle of it.
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction at an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. The facility can continue to operate and hold detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but […]
DHS says Venezuelan influencer who fainted at Alligator Alcatraz is alive
The Department of Homeland Security denied the death of a Venezuelan influencer detained at “Alligator Alcatraz” on Wednesday.
Tampa native Declan Farmer shooting for 4th Paralympic gold medal in sled hockey
His parents sought out a competitive outlet for their little boy, a gifted athlete who was born without legs.
Tampa native Declan Farmer shooting for 4th Paralympic gold medal in sled hockey
His parents sought out a competitive outlet for their little boy, a gifted athlete who was born without legs.
Quiet hours? Residents concerned by proposed noise ordinance in St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach City Commissioners are considering a controversial noise ordinance that would spark major changes to the beachfront barrier island’s entertainment scene.
Parts of U.S. Constitution, including ‘habeas corpus,’ removed from government website; officials blame ‘coding error’
A coding error caused a part of the U.S. Constitution to be temporarily removed from the Constitution Annotated website, officials said.
Former NBA player’s pregnant wife says she was attacked by shark
Former NBA player Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife, Eleanora Boi, made a shocking announcement with a post on Instagram, revealing that a shark in Puerto Rico attacked her.
NFL bans smelling salts, saying they can mask concussion symptoms
Smelling salts and other similar products have been a staple on NFL sidelines for years with Florida many players believing they can provide a sudden jolt of energy or alertness.