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Details on the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility

President Trump toured Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center on Tuesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro reports on the specifics of the facility.

Jul 1, 2025

Protests outside "Alligator Alcatraz" site

President Trump toured the new Florida migrant holding facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday as protestors stood outside. The complex also faces legal challenges from environmentalists. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest, while Manuel Bojorquez has more details from Ochopee.

Jul 1, 2025

Why Trump is touting "Alligator Alcatraz"

President Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour the new migrant holding facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest from Ochopee, while Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details on the new complex.

Jul 1, 2025

Trump planning to visit "Alligator Alcatraz"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that President Trump plans to visit a new immigration detention center in South Florida that state officials are calling "Alligator Alcatraz." The visit would come Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.

Jun 30, 2025

DeSantis on Israel rescue flights

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Tampa International Airport as chartered flights carrying Americans arrived from Israel. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

Jun 20, 2025

Florida charters flights out of Israel

Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered flights carrying nearly 1,500 Jewish Americans who had traveled to Israel on their Birthright trip. Now, they are beginning to safely arrive back in the U.S. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is at the airport in Tampa, Florida.

Jun 19, 2025

Behind controversy over FAMU president search

Florida A&M University, the state's only public historically Black college, is involved in a dispute over diversity, equity and inclusion policies and the selection of its next president. Students and alumni say Gov. Ron DeSantis' involvement reflects a broader effort to reduce state support for diversity programs. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Jun 18, 2025

David Jolly on running for Florida governor

Florida has not elected a Democratic governor in the 21st century, but there have been some close calls. Could a former Republican turned Democrat have a shot? Former Rep. David Jolly, who hopes to turn the Democrats' dreary luck around, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his run for governor.

Jun 6, 2025

1/15: America Decides

Iowa: Can DeSantis, Haley break Trump poll hold? Where GOP candidates shape up in Iowans' minds

Jan 15, 2024

Florida executes suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson case

Convicted killer Glen Rogers, once speculated to have ties to the O.J. Simpson case, was executed for the 1995 murder of a woman in a Tampa motel.

May 15, 2025

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Holds A News Conference In Miami

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in tap water

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems.

May 15, 2025

Gulf War veteran convicted of 1998 killings executed in Florida

Jeffrey Hutchinson, 62, was the fourth person executed this year in Florida under death warrants signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, with a fifth execution set for May 15.

May 1, 2025

Behind Florida's "Operation Tidal Wave"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is carrying out what he is calling "Operation Tidal Wave" to collaborate with law enforcement agencies in arresting apparent criminals set for deportation. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.

May 1, 2025

DeSantis defends Hope Florida

For the first time in his tenure, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing pushback from some members of his own party over a $10 million payment tied to the Hope Florida foundation, an initiative started by first lady Casey DeSantis. Lawmakers are questioning whether state funds meant to help struggling families were diverted for political gain. CBS News Miami political reporter Jim DeFede joins us to explain what it could mean for the DeSantises' political future.

Apr 24, 2025

Unpacking DeSantis' Hope Florida controversy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming under increased scrutiny over millions of dollars that were supposed to help struggling families but were diverted to political committees to help the governor further his political agenda. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has the details.

Apr 21, 2025

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs "Gulf of America" bills

One of the bills (HB 575) will change dozens of state laws to reflect the name change, while the other (HB 549) will require state agencies to update "geographic materials" to reflect the change.

Apr 15, 2025

Ryan Wesley Routh is seen at the time of his arrest in a photo obtained from the Martin County Sheriff's Office in Florida.

Florida to charge man already jailed for attempted Trump assassination

Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.

Apr 10, 2025

Florida man executed for killings of 8-year-old girl, grandmother

A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.

Mar 20, 2025

Influencer Tate Brothers Return To U.S. Despite Sex Trafficking Charges In Romania

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.