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'Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis says Florida's immigration detention center has 'zero impact' on Everglades

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims that the newly opened “Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center has “zero impact" on the Everglades and restoration efforts. However, environmental groups and experts say the facility's operation poses myriad concerns.

The Palm Beach Post · 1d

Alligator Alcatraz in Florida: Are Everglades gators, pythons a danger to humans?

Alligator Alcatraz, a migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, is surrounded by swamps infested with dangerous alligators and pythons.

USA TODAY · 18d

Alligator Alcatraz is an ICE detention center in Florida. How many gators are in the Everglades?

Due to the attention of Alligator Alcatraz, an ICE detention center in the Florida Everglades, many may be wondering about the gator population here.

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For The Win · 20h

Gov. DeSantis pens deal for Florida to lead Everglades reservoir project with Army Corps

Florida will build the 6,500-acre stormwater treatment area of the EAA Reservoir. The Army Corps will build the 10,500-acre, reservoir.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN · 1d

Governor DeSantis signs deal to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an agreement on Friday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects, including completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.

USA Today · 23h

DeSantis makes deal with Army Corps to speed up reservoir construction

Florida is taking the lead role in building the nearly $4 billion Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir, a key part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

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Florida’s disaster pipeline funnels millions to politically connected contractors

The state’s emergency rules allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend state laws and a competitive bidding process to award millions ...

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Everglades scientist surrenders to serve jail sentence over ‘trade secrets’ legal battle

A longtime Everglades scientist was handcuffed in a Miami courtroom and taken to jail Thursday to begin serving a 10-day jail sentence in a case that divided the normally tightknit Florida ...

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New agreement with Army will expedite Florida Everglades restoration, Gov. DeSantis says

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday morning at a resort in Marco Island. The ...

The Cool Down on MSN3d

Scientists make surprising discovery that could impact future of Florida Everglades: 'Predictions look very different'

The Everglades are crucial in so many ways. Scientists make surprising discovery that could impact future of Florida ...

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Florida governor says Everglades restoration project is five years ahead of schedule

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Friday that the restoration of the Everglades will be completed five years ahead of schedule.The governor made the announcement in Marco Island, ...