Kristi Noem wants Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz copied nationwide despite maggots and lawsuits

Secretary Noem says the new facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz will be a model for similar ICE detention centers in other states. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alligator-alcatraz-model-kristi-noem-homeland-security/ This makes no sense. FEMA money meant for emergencies is funding tents and wire in remote Florida swamps. Folks who oppose it warn it feels more like a stunt than strategy. The site’s …

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Florida’s Recreational Marijuana Measure Flames Out — but There Is a Silver Lining

Despite support from Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump, just 55.9% of the roughly 10.6 million votes cast for Amendment 3 were in favor of its passage. Because the Sunshine State’s constitution needs to be amended to legalize adult-use weed, a 60% “yes” vote would have been necessary for it to pass. It’s undoubtedly a …

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Most of Florida’s orange crop washed away by Hurricane Milton

Citrus crops across the Sunshine State are in a world of hurt, as back-to-back hurricanes and one of the most serious plant diseases plague oranges and their prices. “Milton came across the center of the state and really impacted probably 70% of the most productive citrus acreage in Florida,” Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner …

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Complete collapse in Florida’s condo market. 40% price reductions on distressed listings.

Factors such as rising homeowners association (HOA) fees, increased insurance costs, and new safety regulations have led to notable price reductions in some areas12. For example, a condo in Saint Petersburg saw its price drop by 40%, from $1.2 million to $715,000. https://www.newsweek.com/florida-condo-prices-collapsing-due-hoa-fees-surge-real-estate-expert-1938329 https://www.redfin.com/news/florida-condo-prices-dropping/ https://greenbuildingelements.com/functionally-obsolete-new-report-finds-80-of-florida-condos-could-be-worthless/

Florida’s HB-757 threatens free speech, weaponizing lawfare in a dangerous manner.

Florida’s legislature is on the brink of passing a concerning bill, HB-757, that poses a significant threat to the freedom of independent creators engaging in online speech. This bill could be a disastrous move, especially considering the broader context of Democrats’ efforts to weaponize lawfare against conservatives amidst a shifting media landscape. The proposed legislation …

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