Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Florida to Receive $608 Million for Detention Center
The US government has agreed to pay Florida $608 million.
This money is to pay back the state for building and running an immigration detention center in the Everglades, called "Alligator Alcatraz."
The Department of Homeland Security said yes, but the money isn't released yet.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency needs to check the spending first.
This is to make sure everything was done correctly.
The money will help Florida cover the costs of the detention center.
The US Department of Homeland Security approved a $608 million reimbursement for Florida.
The money is intended to cover the costs of the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management confirmed the award.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency must review expenses before payment.
The money has not yet been released.
- Who
- US Department of Homeland Security and Florida officials
- What
- Approved a $608 million reimbursement
- When
- Confirmed Friday
- Where
- Florida Everglades
- Why
- To cover costs of building and operating the immigration detention center.
- Award Amount
- $608 million
- Awarding Agency
- US Department of Homeland Security
- Purpose
- Reimbursement for detention center costs
- Detention Center Nickname
- "Alligator Alcatraz"
- Agency Review
- FEMA review needed for payment