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Retired Florida planner questions if any plans were made in advance of surprise prison
Jim Beever spent much of his career reviewing large developments in the Collier County area, which is where the detention ...
Most Snakebites in Florida Target the Hand—Here’s Why
There are dozens of snake species in Florida. The type of snake people encounter depends on the habitat nearby. Florida is ...
Alligator Alcatraz is in Florida Everglades, where dangerous animals lurk. Some can kill
Alligator Alcatraz is in Florida, home to dangerous animals that can harm you, like gators, sharks, bears, panthers, snakes ...
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‘Alligator Auschwitz’: ICE’s Florida Everglades detention facility evokes Holocaust comparisons
The forbidding site known as “Alligator Alcatraz” to some and "Alligator Auschwitz" to others reignites debate about ...
Largest Everglades flamingo flock in a decade spotted. Are they nesting in Florida?
One of the largest flocks of flamingos in a decade was recently spotted in the Everglades by avian ecologist and restoration scientist Mark Cook.
Largest group of flamingos in a decade spotted in Florida Everglades
Mark Ian Cook, a wildlife and scientific photographer, wrote on Facebook that he saw the group of 115 birds late last week.
Why hunters are chasing invasive snakes in Florida’s 10-day python challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to launch its annual campaign to remove invasive snakes from ...
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Immigration attorney says detainees struggling to access water, medication at Everglades facility
Fraga's account is one of several stories from inmates and attorneys about the detention facility’s challenges during its ...