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DHS Watchdog Confirms 'Alligator Alcatraz' Used Punitive Cages, Ignoring Federal Standards
us-immigration29 days ago

DHS Watchdog Confirms 'Alligator Alcatraz' Used Punitive Cages, Ignoring Federal Standards

A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report confirms that the shuttered Florida detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' routinely confined detainees in small outdoor metal cages, violating federal humane treatment standards. The report details 79 instances between July 2025 and January 2026 where detainees were locked in 18-square-foot enclosures for up to two hours, often as punishment. While Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed the findings as politically motivated, the report highlights systemic failures in hygiene, medical care, and living space that posed significant risks to detainee health.

via The Guardian|
#alligator-alcatraz#dhs-inspector-general#florida-everglades
GPS-collared Opossums Help Florida Track Burmese Pythons
science1 month ago

GPS-collared Opossums Help Florida Track Burmese Pythons

Researchers in Florida collar native opossums to use them as bait against Burmese pythons; if a python swallows a collar, the transmitter inside continues pinging, guiding researchers to the snake for removal. Cost cuts from about $1,500 to roughly $190 have enabled scaling, and by 2026 the team had 32 possums collared and removed 18 large pythons (some swallowing two collars), while also employing drones, dogs, and other tools. The approach raises ethical questions about using native wildlife as bait, but it is increasingly used as part of a broader effort to curb the invasive predator in the Everglades.

via Space Daily|
#burmese-python#florida-everglades#gps-collars
Looksmaxxing influencer charged after Florida alligator incident
crime5 months ago

Looksmaxxing influencer charged after Florida alligator incident

Controversial influencer Clavicular (Braden Eric Peters) and two others were charged in Miami-Dade after video showed them discharging a firearm at an alligator in the Florida Everglades in March. The act purportedly violated wildlife and public-space laws, described in court documents as unlawfully and knowingly discharging a firearm in a public space; Peters’ representatives say he acted under the guidance of a licensed airboat guide since the animal was already dead.

via NBC News|
#alligator#braden-peters#clavicular
DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail
national-affairs1 year ago

DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail

A federal judge ordered the shutdown of the controversial Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center in Florida due to environmental damage and legal violations, with existing detainees to be moved within 60 days. The order highlights concerns over habitat loss and inhumane conditions, while Florida officials plan to appeal, and DeSantis dismisses the ruling with a dismissive comment about continuing deportations.

via Salon.com|
#alligator-alcatraz#desantis#environmental-law
Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detainee Center Ordered to Close and Halt Expansion
environment1 year ago

Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detainee Center Ordered to Close and Halt Expansion

A federal judge ordered the shutdown of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, citing illegal construction without environmental review, and mandated the removal of the facility's structures within 60 days, marking a significant legal setback for the state and federal governments.

via The New York Times|
#alligator-alcatraz#environment#environmental-review
Unraveling the Mystery of the 'Mostly Harmless' Hiker
documentary-film2 years ago

Unraveling the Mystery of the 'Mostly Harmless' Hiker

A new documentary on Max explores the mystery of an unidentified hiker found dead in the Florida Everglades, shedding light on the online sleuths who worked to identify him. The film, "They Called Him Mostly Harmless," delves into the man's past and the efforts of those dedicated to giving him a name. Through interviews and online forums, the documentary highlights the complexity of individuals and the importance of visibility in solving cases of missing and unidentified people. The film debuts on Max on Feb. 8.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#documentary-film#florida-everglades#max
Fatal Plane Crash in Florida Everglades Claims Two Lives
aviation-accident2 years ago

Fatal Plane Crash in Florida Everglades Claims Two Lives

Two men, one from Austin, were identified as the victims of a fatal small plane crash in the Florida Everglades. The single-engine Cessna plane went missing after taking off from a Florida airport and was later found in the water with the bodies of the pilots inside. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

via KXAN.com|
#austin#aviation-accident#florida-everglades
Nighttime Python Hunting: A Dangerous Livelihood.
environment2 years ago

Nighttime Python Hunting: A Dangerous Livelihood.

Amy Siewe, a former real estate agent, has become a full-time guide teaching people how to find and euthanize invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades. Florida has organized state-sponsored competitions to raise awareness and reward hunters who catch and humanely kill the most pythons. The program pays contractors to hunt pythons throughout the year, but some hunters like Siewe have struck out on their own. Pythons have decimated native wildlife since they were introduced as exotic pets, and efforts to eliminate them have been largely unsuccessful. Hunting pythons is a challenging and time-consuming task, but every python removed helps save the lives of native animals.

via The New York Times|
#burmese-pythons#environment#florida-everglades
Florida Snake Wranglers Capture Massive 198-Pound Burmese Python
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

Florida Snake Wranglers Capture Massive 198-Pound Burmese Python

Snake wranglers in the Florida Everglades captured a massive Burmese python weighing 198 pounds and measuring 17 feet 2 inches, making it the second heaviest python ever recorded in Florida. The snake had consumed a white-tailed deer before being caught. Burmese pythons, originally from Southeast Asia, were introduced to Florida as pets and have become an invasive species, posing a threat to local wildlife and ecosystems. Conservation efforts involve capturing and removing these pythons to protect native animals.

via USA TODAY|
#burmese-python#florida-everglades#invasive-species
Pilot Rescued from Alligator-Infested Everglades After Plane Crash
rescue2 years ago

Pilot Rescued from Alligator-Infested Everglades After Plane Crash

Dramatic videos capture the rescue of a pilot who crash-landed into the alligator-infested waters of the Florida Everglades. First responders located the downed aircraft and lowered a first responder to hoist the pilot up to a hovering helicopter, as the area was unsuitable for landing. The pilot had been sitting on the wing since 4 a.m. and was dehydrated when rescued. He was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

via Fox Weather |
#alligator-infested-waters#dramatic-videos#first-responders