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Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.
Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a national protest for Gaza, outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025.

Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 in Miramar, Florida.

Florida designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as terror groups, joining Texas


Florida governor: BDS doesn’t target Iran, just the Jewish state

"If you support BDS in Florida, you are dead, politically,” DeSantis said during a small ceremony with Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan visit the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank

Thank you, Gov. DeSantis

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Thank you, Gov. DeSantis

“Florida will always stand with Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East,” DeSantis said.

Governor Ron DeSantis (left) receives an award from Tel-Aviv University President Prof.Ariel Porat

DeSantis: Glad I’m in American rather than Israeli politics

"All I can say is that I'm glad I'm in American politics rather than Israeli politics - it is much more complicated over here than in Florida," DeSantis told reporters.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses the Israel-USA Business Summit 2019, May 29, 2019

“No room for BDS,” Florida Governor says in West Bank settlement visit

“I promised to be the most pro-Israel Governor in America and I sincerely thank Ariel University for presenting me the Honorary Fellowship Award,” DeSantis said.

DeSantis in Ariel University

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveils huge Israel trade delegation

The delegation will visit Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and DeSantis will hold a cabinet meeting at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis arrives with his wife Casey to hear U.S. President Donald Trump to speak about the crisis in Venezuela at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, U.S., February 18, 2019.