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Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

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Miss United States Accuses Rep. Cory Mills of Threatening to Leak Intimate Images

53% Center coverage: 82 sources

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Florida Officials Deny Access Issues at Alligator Alcatraz, Lawyers Say that's Not True

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Florida prepares to build a second immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

58% Center coverage: 31 sources

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is apparently preparing to build a second immigration detention center, awarding at least one contract for what’s labeled in state records as the “North Detention Facility.”Florida Politics · Florida See the Story

White House Rose Garden Starts to Look Like Mar-a-Lago

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

USA Today: “New yellow and white-striped umbrellas were recently installed on about a dozen deck-style tables on the stone patio that replaced the Rose Garden’s iconic grass lawn in late July.” “The umbrellas appear nearly identical to yellow umbrellas on the swimming pool patio at Mar-a-Lago, the president’s private South Florida club and personal residence that served as the inspiration for his controversial overhaul of the Rose Garden that is…Donald Trump · Florida See the Story

Republicans Look for More Seats in Florida

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“Florida has entered the redistricting chat. And it’s potentially a really big deal,” Punchbowl News reports. “At the urging of GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida House speaker created a special committee for mid-decade congressional redistricting on Thursday. This is a significant escalation of the nationwide redistricting wars and could prove a major boon for House Republicans — if it happens.” “Republicans believe they can net between three a…Republican Party · Florida See the Story

GOP insiders fear embattled MAGA lawmaker’s 'slew of controversies' could turn his seat blue

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

For decades, Florida — not unlike Pennsylvania — had a reputation for being a volatile swing state that could go either red or blue in statewide elections. Former President George W. Bush won Florida twice, but so did his Democratic successor, former President Barack Obama. In 2025, however, Republicans seriously dominate Florida politics — especially MAGA Republicans. And the Sunshine State is a who's-who of MAGA, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, U…Republican Party · Florida Read Article

Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US

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The right terms can help you properly express your views about Alligator Alcatraz. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty ImagesA July 2025 CBS/YouGov poll asked Americans, “Do you approve or disapprove of the Trump administration’s program to find and deport immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally?” The respondents were divided, with 49% of Americans approving and 51% disapproving. But, as I’ll explain, that survey question addresses only part of the ad…Politics · Tallahassee See the Story

Russell Brand and 'Christian nationalism': Florida journey offers deep dive into MAGA’s dark machine

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

For many years, Florida was considered a volatile swing state that, depending on the candidate, could go either Democrat or Republican in statewide races. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both carried Florida twice, and in the state's 2018 gubernatorial race, Democratic former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum just barely lost to Republican now-Gov. Ron DeSantis. But since then, Florida has taken a deep-red turn. DeSantis ran as a…Russell Brand · Tampa Read Article

Gov. DeSantis Releasing Commemorative Coin, As Florida News Outlet Shames Itself on Ignorance of State

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Gov. DeSantis releases a commemorative coin while media misrepresents the event's significance.Politics · Florida Read Article

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Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Miss United States Accuses Rep. Cory Mills of Threatening to Leak Intimate Images

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Florida Officials Deny Access Issues at Alligator Alcatraz, Lawyers Say that's Not True

Florida prepares to build a second immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

White House Rose Garden Starts to Look Like Mar-a-Lago

Republicans Look for More Seats in Florida

GOP insiders fear embattled MAGA lawmaker’s 'slew of controversies' could turn his seat blue

Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US

Russell Brand and 'Christian nationalism': Florida journey offers deep dive into MAGA’s dark machine

Gov. DeSantis Releasing Commemorative Coin, As Florida News Outlet Shames Itself on Ignorance of State

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Florida Officials Deny Access Issues at Alligator Alcatraz, Lawyers Say that's Not True

Florida prepares to build a second immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

White House Rose Garden Starts to Look Like Mar-a-Lago

Republicans Look for More Seats in Florida

GOP insiders fear embattled MAGA lawmaker’s 'slew of controversies' could turn his seat blue

Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US

Russell Brand and 'Christian nationalism': Florida journey offers deep dive into MAGA’s dark machine

Gov. DeSantis Releasing Commemorative Coin, As Florida News Outlet Shames Itself on Ignorance of State