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Will Tropical Storm Erin impact South Florida? Here's the system's projected path
Irish Star
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August 15, 2025
As Tropical Storm Erin moves westward across the Atlantic, forecasters predict it will become a Category 1 hurricane by Friday morning and perhaps a Category 3 or stronger system over the weekend. It will be the first hurricane of the 2025...
Florida to open second immigrant detention center
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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MIAMI — Florida will soon open a second state-run immigration detention center in an empty prison west of Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday, growing the state’s contentious effort to crack down on illegal immigration. The new...
Florida abre un nuevo centro de detención de inmigrantes por capacidad agotada en Alligator Alcatraz
Islander News - Florida
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US President President Donald Trump (L), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (2nd-R), and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem (2nd-L) toured the migrant detention center on July 1, 2025 ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS El gobernador de Florida, Ron...
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 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 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...
As a former governor, I regret not using death penalty clemency | Opinion
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 14, 2025
As governor of Alabama, I had a chance to commute death sentences to life in prison without parole. I didn’t, and have lived to regret it. Because Florida’s execution selection process is shrouded in secrecy and is marred by racial bias, it is...
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,...
California governor unveils voting lines plan to counter Texas Republicans
Saudi Gazette
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August 15, 2025
LOS ANGELES – California's Democratic governor has unveiled a high-stakes plan to redraw voting lines in America's most populous state, in order to counter similar efforts by Republicans in Texas. Gavin Newsom called for a special election to be...
Trump Signs Executive Order on “Politicized” and “Unlawful” Debanking
National Law Review
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August 14, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping Executive Order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” aimed at preventing financial institutions from denying services to individuals or businesses based on political or religious...
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...
Almost 200 rodent droppings & ‘objectionable odors’ in kitchen: 9 South Florida restaurants shut
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 14, 2025
The state temporarily shut nine South Florida restaurants last week with violations ranging from “objectionable odors” and almost 200 rodent droppings in a kitchen to about 100 flies buzzing around and landing on “unwashed potatoes and onions.”...
Catholics debate Church teaching on death penalty amid upcoming Florida execution
American Catholic Tribune
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August 14, 2025
Bishop John Noonan | Diocese of Orland website Catholics in the Diocese of Orlando are engaging in renewed discussions about the death penalty as Florida prepares for the execution of Kayle Bates on August 19, 2025. Bates is set to become the...
Texas Senate Passes Map After 2 Democrats Fail to Join House Member Walkout
Truthout
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August 14, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! This story was originally published by Capital B. Texas Senate Republicans passed a GOP-friendly congressional map on Tuesday, despite objections from...
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...
DeSantis to open second migrant detention center in Florida
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Florida will use an old state prison to set up a second migrant detention center with capacity for up to 1,300 detainees, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday as part of his aggressive stance on immigration. Converting the Baker Correctional...
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...
'Reprehensible' drunken brawl at Florida lake leads to crackdown by sheriff's office
Toronto Sun
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August 14, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime World A person is knocked unconscious during a brawl at Lake Winterset in central Florida. Eight people were arrested after the incident. Photo by Unlimited Ls /X A Florida sheriff is blasting “reprehensible” behaviour...
'Thump thump bill': Florida Republican proposes bill allowing drivers to hit protesters
AlterNet
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August 14, 2025
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is planning to introduce legislation that would give new legal protections for angry motorists to run down rioters — a proposal he is now referring to as the “Thump Thump Bill.” Fine, who has oriented his political career...