NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)August 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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The construction of these facilities will establish new state-run detention capacity in the region south of I-4, following the previous shutdown of the Alligator Alcatraz site.
Key Facts
- The State of Florida is planning to build several small detention facilities.
- The proposed locations for these new facilities are south of the Interstate-4 corridor.
- The State of Florida previously operated an immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz.
- The Alligator Alcatraz facility has been shut down.
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 of new detention facilities.”locationAlligator Alcatraz“A former immigration detention center that was recently shut down.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The primary agency identified for the proposed detention operations.”personAnna Eskamani“Florida Representative who publicized the bulletin.”other287(g)“A program allowing state/local law enforcement to partner with ICE.”