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Gov. DeSantis Holds News Conference in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

OCHOPEE, FLORIDA, JUL 25 – Governor DeSantis addressed immigration and detention policies during his visit to the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center, a key facility in Florida's border management system.

  • On Friday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the media at the immigration detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" located in Ochopee.
  • The conference addressed allegations of poor conditions and aimed to debunk false claims about medical neglect at the facility, which opened July 1 amid backlash.
  • DeSantis and officials including Kevin Guthrie and Larry Keefe emphasized the center holds 2,000 detainees currently, can expand to 4,000, and has adequate medical staff and supplies.
  • DeSantis urged illegal immigrants to self-deport via the Department of Homeland Security program offering cost-free travel, fines forgiveness, and a $1,000 exit bonus upon arrival.
  • Officials forecast surges in arrests and expanded deportations, noting that about 100 detainees have already been flown to other countries from the facility's own runway.
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WFTX broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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