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NewsWFLA News PoliticsAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

Florida plans to construct multiple detention facilities south of Interstate-4

The State of Florida is planning to build several small detention facilities located south of the Interstate-4 corridor. This development follows the recent closure of the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center.

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Why It Matters

The construction of these facilities will establish new state-run detention capacity in the region south of I-4, following the closure of a previous site.

Key Facts

  • The State of Florida is planning to build multiple small detention facilities.
  • The proposed locations for these facilities are south of the Interstate-4 corridor.
  • The State of Florida recently closed the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who commented on detention facility planning.”organizationFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“Issued the request for information regarding detention facilities.”locationInterstate-4“The geographic corridor serving as the reference point for the new facility loca”organizationState of Florida“The government entity planning the construction.”locationAlligator Alcatraz“A former immigration detention center that was recently shut down.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The agency for which the detention facilities are being planned.”personAnna Eskamani“Florida Representative who publicized the bulletin.”other287(g)“A program allowing state/local law enforcement to partner with ICE.”