A top Florida official said in an email the Everglades detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” will likely be empty within days. The comment follows a federal judge’s order to wind down operations within 60 days while related appeals continue.
A Warwick Group Consultants review shows Florida received $773.49 million in federal beach renourishment funding from 2000–2025, more than any other state; New Jersey was second at about $733.73 million. Recent work includes projects in Nassau, Duval and St. Johns counties.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom, Fish Kill Monitored in Sawgrass Lakes Community of Port St. Lucie | WPTV
Port St. Lucie officials are monitoring a fish kill at a stormwater tract that tested positive for blue-green algae and advised residents to avoid contact. FWC said low dissolved oxygen is the likely cause, with additional tests pending to determine toxin levels.
Gov. DeSantis Reappoints 3 to the Northwest Florida Water Management District | Florida Politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed Theodore “Ted” Everett, Jerome “Jerry” Pate and George Roberts to the NWFWMD board. The nine-member panel oversees water resources across 16 counties serving about 1.5 million residents; the appointments require Senate confirmation.
Under a legal settlement, the Monarch Hill landfill known as “Mount Trashmore” will close after accepting an additional 25 million cubic yards of waste, a milestone projected around 2050. Operations will continue until that capacity is reached under the agreement.
11-Foot Shark Found Dead in Florida Waters. Clue Was in Its Mouth, Experts Say | Tampa Bay Times 💲
An 11-foot great hammerhead was found dead off Southeast Florida with a large hook lodged in its mouth, indicating catch-and-release mortality. Experts reported no signs of a predator attack.
Newly Hatched Sea Turtles Slaughtered on Florida Beach | Tampa Bay Times 💲
Officials said 23 hatchlings were found dead on a North Florida beach, with evidence pointing to an unleashed dog. The incident prompted warnings to keep pets leashed near nesting areas.
Clay County Residents Divided Over Massive Development in Green Cove Springs | News4JAX
A major land purchase tied to a planned development in Green Cove Springs has sparked debate among residents. Some welcome the potential economic growth while others worry about impacts on traffic, schools, and local resources.
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