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US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Florida shouldn't have been ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz, appeals court finds

An appeals court reversed a district judge's dismantling order and allowed the Everglades detention facility to remain open while legal challenges continue.
Environment
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

Florida Is Using Robot Rabbits to Track Pythons

Solar-powered robot rabbits lure and detect invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades to aid capture and protect the ecosystem.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How robot rabbits are saving the Everglades

The University of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District developed the python-hunting tech this year, crafting remote-controlled, solar-powered stuffed rabbits that look and even smell like the real thing. The robo-rabbits also emit a realistic heat signature, sending the message to heat-sensing snakes in nearby swamps that dinner is served. Unbeknownst to the snakes, the robotic rabbits are also equipped with cameras that scan for pythons who have taken an interest in them.
Environment
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fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis claims 'zero' environmental impact by Alligator Alcatraz. That's false - Poynter

fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miami food

Florida's Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Sparks Major Concern Among Activists as Construction Begins. Here's What to Know

fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis claims 'zero' environmental impact by Alligator Alcatraz. That's false - Poynter

fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miami food

Florida's Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Sparks Major Concern Among Activists as Construction Begins. Here's What to Know

more#migrant-detention
Environment
fromAxios
1 month ago

Florida ordered to undo Alligator Alcatraz due to environmental risks

A federal judge halted a Florida detention facility, finding the state failed to evaluate environmental impacts and did not consult stakeholders as required.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Who's running the show?' is a key question in 'Alligator Alcatraz' challenge

The lawsuit contests the construction and operation of an immigration detention center in the Everglades due to potential violations of federal law.
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fromAxios
1 month ago
Environment

Judge pauses construction at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center

fromAxios
1 month ago
Environment

Judge pauses construction at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center

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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Construction at Alligator Alcatraz'

Construction at the controversial ICE detention facility in the Everglades has been temporarily halted due to legal and environmental concerns.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

South Florida showers may prompt more gator and snake sightings, officials warn

Big Momma moves towards her nest, made of mud, grass, and debris, to protect her eggs in the Everglades. She lives at the Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery.
Agriculture
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Alligator Alcatraz may see up to 50 mph winds, hail from thunderstorms, NWS says

Alligator Alcatraz and the Everglades are forecasted to experience severe thunderstorms, with wind gusts up to 50 mph and possible hail.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

DeSantis Races to Open Immigrant Detention Camp in Swamp Amid Hurricane Season

The construction of a massive airport in the Everglades was halted in 1970 due to public outcry over environmental degradation being caused by human development.
Environment
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Trump's Alligator Alcatraz' Is Supposed to Withstand Hurricanes. It Leaked After One Rainstorm.

Ron DeSantis faces challenges and criticism following a recent visit from President Trump to a newly built detention facility in the Everglades.
Miami
fromAxios
2 months ago

Florida says "Alligator Alcatraz" is temporary. Trump isn't so sure.

Plans for a temporary detention facility in the Everglades face significant backlash due to environmental concerns from conservationists and local officials.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Trump is visiting 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Could Air Force One land in the Everglades?

Trump's visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Everglades may necessitate landing Air Force One at a remote airport designed for training.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Indigenous and Green Groups Protest ICE's "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades

Construction of a new immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades has sparked widespread protests and lawsuits from environmental groups and activists.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Trump will visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades when it opens Tuesday, DeSantis says

President Donald Trump plans to visit a new immigration detention center in the Everglades, which is expected to open and house immigrants by Tuesday.
US politics
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Environmentalists sue to stop opening of 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades

Environmental groups are suing to stop the construction of an immigrant detention center in the Everglades, citing ecological concerns.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

In Florida, an ICE detention facility in the middle of the Everglades

Florida is constructing a controversial 1,000-bed immigrant detention facility in the Everglades despite opposition from locals and environmentalists.
Miami food
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting and the 2 you can skip.

St. Petersburg is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene; the Everglades are a unique ecosystem worth exploring; avoid the crowded South Beach in Miami.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 months ago

South Florida gets its drinking water from the Everglades-but it's increasingly under threa

Everglades restoration is essential for ensuring clean drinking water supply in South Florida.
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