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Florida accuses influencer Clavicular of shooting an alligator in the Everglades.

Florida accuses influencer Clavicular of shooting an alligator in the Everglades.

Influencer in Legal Trouble Over Dead Alligator Incident Klavikular, a well-known influencer on LookMax, is facing legal issues again after Florida authorities alleged that he shot and killed a dead alligator during a livestream. The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is facing a misdemeanor charge for discharging a firearm in public, according […]

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will be back in the Everglades, according to a Florida official.

'Alligator Alcatraz' will be back in the Everglades, according to a Florida official.

Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility’s Future Florida’s well-known “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may soon be returning to its natural state as part of the Everglades, according to a senior state official. This update comes amid discussions between Florida and the Trump administration regarding the facility’s closure […]

Father and son found safe after being stuck in a mudhole in Florida Everglades

Father and son found safe after being stuck in a mudhole in Florida Everglades

Father and Son Rescued from Mud in Florida Everglades A father and son, found barefoot and stuck in a mud hole in the Florida Everglades, were rescued Thursday night after police spotted a fire they had started to keep warm. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reported that the pair had run out of gas while […]

Trump’s migrant detention center in the Everglades is facing two significant lawsuits.

Trump's migrant detention center in the Everglades is facing two significant lawsuits.

Alligator Alcatraz Faces Legal Challenges The immigration detention center, referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in the Everglades, is now embroiled in two lawsuits that could severely impact its operations. This comes as the government shifts its strategies to strengthen immigration enforcement. Allegations against the facility suggest that many detainees have struggled to communicate effectively […]

Trump, Gov. DeSantis, and Noem visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ illegal immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades

Trump, Gov. DeSantis, and Noem visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' illegal immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades

Trump Tours New Immigration Detention Center in Florida On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, President Donald Trump visited the recently inaugurated “Wannial Catraz” immigration detention center nestled in the Florida Everglades ahead of its official opening. The center boasts 3,000 beds, designed to temporarily house individuals awaiting deportation. Joining Trump in the tour were Florida’s 47th […]

Lawsuit addresses environmental issues at immigrant detention center in the Everglades

Lawsuit addresses environmental issues at immigrant detention center in the Everglades

Several environmental organizations initiated a federal lawsuit on Friday, claiming that officials failed to evaluate the ecological effects of constructing the Wannial Catraz, an immigrant detention center located near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Reserve. The action, brought by Everglades Friends and the Center for Biodiversity in the Southern District of Florida, seeks to […]

Understanding the Florida Everglades migrant detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

'Alligator Alcatraz': What to know about Florida Everglades migrant detention site

Florida Plans Immigrant Detention Facility in Everglades The Trump administration, along with Florida officials, is progressing with plans to establish detention facilities in remote regions within the Everglades, aiming to house undocumented immigrants awaiting deportation. This facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” could potentially hold hundreds of detainees using softside units, thanks to a federally funded partnership […]

Trump administration greenlights illegal immigrant detention center in Florida Everglades

Trump administration greenlights illegal immigrant detention center in Florida Everglades

New Detention Center Approved in Florida The construction of a new detention center for undocumented immigrants near the Florida Everglades has been greenlit by the Trump administration. Dubbed “Crocodile Alcatraz,” this facility aims to hold individuals awaiting deportation. Interestingly, federal funds, previously used by the Biden administration to accommodate asylum seekers, are being redirected for […]

1,000-bed immigration detention center under construction in Florida’s Everglades

1,000-bed immigration detention center under construction in Florida's Everglades

Florida Plans Off-Grid Facilities for Immigrant Detainees Officials in Florida have revealed plans to establish off-grid facilities designed to accommodate immigrants and ICE detainees in an area known as “crocodile alley.” This location is notable for its wildlife, including alligators. According to Florida Attorney General James Usmere, the upcoming 30-square-mile site—dubbed the Miami-Dade/Collier Training Facility—will […]