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Florida Democrats slam DeSantis plan to build another immigration detention center
WLRN - Florida
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August 14, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday for his plans to open "another wildly expensive and inhumane immigration detention facility paid for by Florida’s taxpayers." “There is already an immigration...
Florida's now getting a second immigrant detention center: 'Deportation Depot'
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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August 14, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Gov. Ron DeSantis/X The state will “soon” open another immigrant detention facility, this one at Baker Correctional Institution, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday. The governor made the announcement during a news...
Florida AG says he won’t defend state ban on long gun purchases, so gun safety group steps up
Miami Times - Florida
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A gun violence prevention group is calling upon the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a legal challenge to Florida’s ban on individuals under 21 years of age purchasing long guns. Brady, the gun safety group formerly known as the Brady Campaign to...
Gen Z and the politics of memes: Making the election both relatable and funny
The Florida Tech Crimson
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Gen Z speaks through memes, and the 2024 election season brought about a lot of creativity on the internet in the world of election memes and parodies. When it comes to politics, memes aren’t just for making us laugh — they help to make complex...
Parting with the past – dumpster filled with books outside Florida Tech’s Evans Library
The Florida Tech Crimson
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As students returned to campus after winter break, they were met with an unusual sight outside of the Evans Library — a dumpster filled entirely with books. Evans Library removing periodicals and reference materials from the library as a part of...
Florida to open 'Deportation Depot' illegal immigrant detention center
The Post Millenial
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August 14, 2025
"Deportation Depot" will be located at the Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson, near the Lake City Airport. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida will be opening up its newest immigration detention facility,...
Dar vivienda estable a las personas sin hogar fue una política federal durante décadas, pero Trump le está poniendo fin
KESQ-TV - California
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August 15, 2025
Por Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Rachelle Ellison pasó 17 años durmiendo en las calles de Washington, entrando y saliendo de cárceles y hospitales. Finalmente, en 2008, se mudó a un apartamento gracias a un subsidio de alquiler que incluía tratamiento...
Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to book removal from libraries
Fergus Now - Minnesota
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August 15, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that helped parents get books they found objectionable removed from public school libraries and classrooms. It is a victory for publishers and authors who had sued after...
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Blasts D.C. Mayor’s “Woke” Crime Policies On Fox News
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 14, 2025
Congressman Advocates for Sweeping Legislative Changes, Criticizes D.C. Mayor’s “Woke” Crime Policies The White House has declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., leading to the deployment of the National Guard and a federal takeover of the...
Florida Women Dominate 2025 Python Challenge, Break Records
Miami New Times - Florida
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Florida's ongoing war against Burmese pythons has led to new records and the crowning of a new serpent slayer: a Naples woman who vanquished a whopping 60 of the pesky invaders during the 2025 edition of the euphemistically labeled Florida Python...
Florida Opening Second Illegal Immigration Detention Center, 'Deportation Depot': 'Demand' Is There
Breitbart
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August 14, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday announced the soon-to-be opening of a second illegal immigration detention center in the state called the “Deportation Depot,” explaining that the demand is now here for it. DeSantis made the announcement...
Florida Congressman Introduces ‘Thump Thump Bill’ To Allow Drivers To Run Down Those Convicted of Rioting
The New York Sun
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August 14, 2025
A conservative lawmaker from Florida is hoping to create new legal protections for angry motorists to run down rioters — a proposal he is now referring to as the “Thump Thump Bill.” Congressman Randy Fine, who backed a similar piece of legislation...
Congressman Mike Haridopolos Hosts Human Trafficking Symposium at Eastern Florida State College
Space Coast Daily - Florida
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21,865 victims of human trafficking were identified in the United States last year alone U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos hosted the 2025 Human Trafficking Symposium at Eastern Florida State College on Thursday, bringing together leading experts,...
Federal judge rules Florida’s pronoun law for teachers is unconstitutional
FOX 51 Gainesville - Florida
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A Florida judge has ruled that the state’s law allowing books to be pulled from public schools is overly broad and unconstitutional, saying it violates the First Amendment. In a separate finding, the judge also said Florida’s law requiring...
Gov. Newsom calls for special election on redistricting plan amid national debate
BakersfieldNow - California
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special election set for November 4, where California voters will decide on a proposed redistricting plan. This move comes just a day before the deadline for state lawmakers...
Florida approves first bear hunt since 2015, as some raise concerns
Straight Arrow News
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August 14, 2025
Florida will hold its first black bear hunt in a decade this December under a new rule approved by state wildlife officials on Wednesday. The announcement comes despite criticism from animal welfare advocates over its allowance of dogs and bait....
How ‘Papaya’ politics may decide Piastri’s F1 title hopes
Brisbane Times
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August 15, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size McLaren have a conundrum: When, and how, will they decide which of the drivers of their...
Florida filling teaching vacancies ahead of the 2025-2026 school year
South Florida Times
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August 14, 2025
Miami – Florida’s teaching shortage crisis seems to be on the mend, as the state welcomes more educators ahead of the 2025-2026 school year. The Florida Department of Education announced a 17. 7 percent in reduction of teacher vacancies, lower...
Florida plans to open second immigration facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’ at a vacant prison
Crossroads Today - Texas
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(CNN) — Florida is preparing to hold immigrant detainees at a new detention facility in a remote, northern part of the state, the second since the makeshift detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” opened in the Everglades just over a month...
Florida Insurers Celebrate Record Profits as Premiums Surge for Residents
Newsweek
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August 14, 2025
Florida home insurers are celebrating their best year in a decade as in 2024 they collected more premiums than paid out claims for the first time since 2015, according to the latest data by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR)....