Home National Florida shutting down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center Florida shutting down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center May 14, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that the state’s immigration detention facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” will soon close. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Local Pauls Valley principal donates GoFundMe money to school foundation Developing News Vance AFB bids farewell T-1-A Jayhawk pilot training program Local McLoud family paints American flag in yard ahead of America’s 250th birthday Latest article Trump poised to drop IRS suit, launch $1.7B ‘weaponization’ fund for allies: Sources President Trump is expected to drop his $10 billion IRS suit in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion fund for victims of governmental "weaponization," sources say. Pauls Valley principal donates GoFundMe money to school foundation When it came time to act, one Pauls Valley principal didn't hesitate—and now he is moving forward with his good deeds. Vance AFB bids farewell T-1-A Jayhawk pilot training program Vance Air Force officials are bidding farewell to the last class of pilots on the T-1-A Jayhawk.