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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida could be on the hook for $218 million the state spent to convert a remote training airport in the Everglades into an

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Los Angeles Times
Florida taxpayers may lose $218 million on 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 27, 2025
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The center may soon be empty as a judge upheld her decision late Wednesday ordering operations to wind down indefinitely.
WSVN Miami
Florida taxpayers may lose $218M on empty ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge orders shutdown - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Aug 27, 2025
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida taxpayers could be on the hook for $218 million the state spent to convert a remote training airport in the Everglades into
Bangor Daily News
Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Aug 27, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” must keep moving toward shutting down
Latin Times
Florida Faces Over $200 Million in Losses as 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Nears Closure (opens Latin Times)
Published Aug 28, 2025
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Florida's immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" may soon close following a federal court order, leaving the state facing steep financial losses estimated to be around $218 million
WSVN Miami
Florida may lose $218M on empty ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge orders shutdown - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Aug 28, 2025
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida could be on the hook for $218 million the state spent to convert a remote training airport in the Everglades into an
Salon
"Alligator Alcatraz" closure could cost Florida taxpayers $218M (opens Salon)
Published Aug 28, 2025
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The Everglades detention center has faced legal challenges over environmental damage and detainee conditions..
CNN
Florida may lose $218M on empty ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge orders shutdown (opens CNN)
Published Aug 28, 2025
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Florida could be on the hook for $218 million the state spent to convert a remote training airport in the Everglades into an immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
NBC News
An 'Alligator Alcatraz' shutdown could cost Florida $218 million (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 28, 2025
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The center may soon be completely empty as a judge upheld her decision late Wednesday ordering operations to wind down indefinitely.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Florida might lose $218 million with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ shutdown (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Aug 28, 2025
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
The state faces a potential $218 million loss on the controversial Everglades facility after a federal judge upheld her shutdown order.
NBC 6 South Florida
Florida taxpayers may lose $218M on empty ‘Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Aug 28, 2025
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Florida taxpayers could be on the hook for the $218 million cost of converting a training airport in the Everglades into an immigration detention center that...