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Florida's Attorney General faces new attacks over Alligator Alcatraz and Hope Florida
By Jim DeFede at CBS4 Miami
· July 5, 2026
· 7 min read
When President Donald Trump endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the President cited the AG's idea of creating a detention center in the middle of the Everglades."He is THE MAN behind ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ," the President wrote in a social media post on October 8, 2025.But as Alligator Alc
Key takeaway "He is THE MAN behind ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ," the President wrote in a social media post on October 8, 2025.
Why this matters in The Miami
The closure of Alligator Alcatraz has significant implications for Miami -Dade County, where the Krome Detention Center is already a major facility for housing detainees. The exorbitant cost of Alligator Alcatraz, with a daily bed rate of $3,571 per detainee, raises questions about the allocation of resources and the impact on local taxpayers. As the county grapples with pressing issues like sea-level rise and flooding, the mismanagement of funds for a detention center in the Everglades is a concern for residents. The fact that Attorney General James Uthmeier is distancing himself from the project suggests a lack of accountability, which could erode trust in local government. As the true cost of Alligator Alcatraz comes into focus, Miami-Dade County residents will be watching to see how their elected officials respond to this issue and work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? When President Donald Trump endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the President cited the AG's idea of creating a detention center in the middle of the Everglades."He is THE MAN behind ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ," the President wrote in a social media post on October 8, 2025.But as Alligator Alc
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