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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Highway Patrol seeks information for contractor-run detention centers

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the development of multiple private, contractor-run detention centers across the state. These facilities are intended to house up to 50 adults each under the oversight of the U.S. government.

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Why It Matters

This initiative signals a potential expansion of detention capacity in Florida through private contractors, which could impact local infrastructure, public safety resources, and state-federal detention policy.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Highway Patrol issued a formal Request for Information regarding new detention facilities.
  • The plan involves building multiple detention centers throughout Florida.
  • The facilities would be operated by private contractors.
  • Each detention center is planned to hold up to 50 adults.
  • The U.S. Government would maintain oversight of the facilities.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“Issued the Request for Information on behalf of the Florida Highway Patrol.”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency associated with detention operations.”other50“Number of adults each detention center is planned to hold.”organizationU.S. Government“The entity that would provide oversight for the proposed detention centers.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Leading the initiative to solicit information for detention centers.”personAnna Eskamani“State Representative who criticized the plan.”personEricka Gómez-Tejeda“Coordinator with the Immigrants Are Welcome Here coalition.”