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Florida State Sen. Gruters discusses building and opening of Alligator Alcatraz

By Jim DeFede

/ CBS Miami

Alligator Alcatraz | Facing South Florida

CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to State Sen. Joe Gruters about the building and opening of Alligator Alcatraz.

Gruters was among the Florida contingent who toured the facility with President Donald Trump earlier this week.

Guest: State Sen. Joe Gruters/R-Sarasota  

Jim DeFede

Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida."

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