Protestors push back against Alligator Alcatraz, Trump's immigration policies
This week, ICE received additional funding from President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and Alligator Alcatraz began operating.
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This week, ICE received additional funding from President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and Alligator Alcatraz began operating.
CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest on immigration rights leaders and demonstrators gathering at the Broward Transitional Center to protest recent U.S. immigration policies.
A federal judge may pause operations at Alligator Alcatraz as protests grow and nonprofits sue over conditions and impact.
A controversial migrant detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” is drawing fierce political and legal scrutiny, with critics calling for its shutdown over environmental and human rights concerns, while supporters defend its operations ahead of a possible federal court ruling next week.
Some GOP donors whose companies helped build and will assist in running the facility are being given seven-figure sums.
Ahead of the attempted site visit, the Democratic lawmakers said, "As lawmakers, we have both the legal right and moral responsibility to inspect this site."
The video, which has garnered more than 21,000 comments as of Thursday evening, shows Kona Ice, ChurroMania, Elote Lovers and Ms. Cheezious entering the facility.
On Wednesday night, workers replaced the signs in front of the training facility with ones that read "Alligator Alcatraz."
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is allegedly wanted on an arrest warrant in Mexico, officials said.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a nine-page document opposing a request by environmental groups for a temporary restraining order to halt operation of the facility.
"Alligator Alcatraz will be checking in hundreds of criminal illegal aliens tonight," Florida Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reports on how the immigrant detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" was set to receive its first detainees.
The law, passed during a February special legislative session and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
Florida law enforcement agencies' cooperation with federal immigration officials is causing concerns among family members and immigrants' rights advocates that people will disappear into county jail systems.
President Trump toured a new immigration detention center in South Florida that state officials are calling "Alligator Alcatraz."
President Donald Trump made a South Florida stop Tuesday to tour the site of a new immigration detention center that state officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
A 75-year-old Cuban man who had lived in the U.S. since 1966 died in ICE custody in South Florida after experiencing chest pain, according to the agency.
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
The facility being constructed in the Everglades will be able to hold 5,000 detainees.
A brief history of the land where Florida officials and the federal government are building "Alligator Alcatraz."
The state filed a 22-page response to a motion filed by Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the facility.
CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reports on the opening of the controversial migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" and Trump's expected Tuesday visit.
President Donald Trump is set to visit the immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, a lawsuit has been filed to prevent the facility from opening.
Local government officials, immigration attorneys and community advocates came together at The Katz restaurant in North Miami to address the questions and concerns of Haitians living in South Florida.
Isidro Perez died Thursday, June 26, at HCA Kendall Florida Hospital. The cause of death is still under investigation, ICE said in a press release.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Quarry 2 Fire is now roughly the size of the city of Hialeah.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
The Quarry 2 Fire is now roughly the size of the city of Hialeah.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released Tuesday.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."