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Immigration Detention Fallout: Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” is reportedly set to close in June, with detainees to be moved out by early summer—an about-face for a facility opened last July at the edge of the Everglades. Public Safety & Courts: In a separate case, a Florida mother, Laura Nicholson, was arrested after Texas investigators said her two toddlers drowned with cocaine in their systems. Health Care Access: HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital opened a new 6-story parking garage with 667 spaces and EV charging to ease patient access. Animal Policy: DeSantis signed new animal cruelty and pet-sale/consumer protection laws, including tougher penalties. Politics & Local Governance: Leon County commissioners revived a “historical harms” charter amendment, sending it back to a citizens committee after earlier legal and political pushback. Weather & Rescue: The U.S. Coast Guard helped rescue 11 people after a small plane crash landed off Brevard County. Everyday Florida: Florida begins phasing out pennies, moving cash totals to the nearest nickel.

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City council candidate Hector Marin due for sentencing Wednesday for driving with a suspended license following 2024 DUI

City council candidate Hector Marin due for sentencing Wednesday for driving with a suspended license following 2024 DUI

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Florida High School Baseball State Championships to be held at Hammond Stadium in May 2026

Florida High School Baseball State Championships to be held at Hammond Stadium in May 2026

Florida begins phasing out pennies, cash purchases now rounded to nearest nickel

Florida begins phasing out pennies, cash purchases now rounded to nearest nickel

Local rower-turned-Division I athlete returns to area for Big 12 Championships

Local rower-turned-Division I athlete returns to area for Big 12 Championships

Florida controversial detention center, Alligator Alcatraz, said to close

Florida controversial detention center, Alligator Alcatraz, said to close

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