Florida Democrats inspected the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center, criticizing the $450 million site as environmental groups file lawsuit over ecological concerns.

Videos from the opening tour of Donald Trump's new detention centre in Florida reveal flooding near electrics, raising concerns that the eight-day construction compromised its readiness, before detainees arrived at the facility.

Florida lawmakers worried about “humanitarian concerns” were denied entry into the new detention center dubbed as “Alligator Alcatraz” Thursday, just hours after the arrival of its first group of detainees.

Florida's Miccosukee tribe challenges new Everglades detention facility over environmental and safety concerns, as Trump tours the 5,000-person "Alligator Alcatraz."

The mayor's request comes as state and federal lawmakers prepare to tour the remote facility this weekend, amid growing scrutiny over its conditions.

Florida lawmakers have voiced their concern over the possibility, and five were recently denied entry into the facility.

Sitting Black women lawmakers, who are also attorneys, take center stage in the newest legal battle with the Governor.

Collier could have been home to the Everglades Jetport, the world's largest airport of the future, until environmentalists got involved.