Florida Diverted Disaster Funds for Migrant Jail | JQJO

A report reveals Florida diverted disaster preparedness funds to build Governor Ron DeSantis's controversial migrant detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Millions in contracts, some going to DeSantis's donors, were allegedly hidden from the public. The center's hasty construction included rush fees, and a 15-year-old boy was detained there despite claims it housed only adults. Democrats criticize the diversion of funds as hurricane season approaches, citing potential safety risks and inhumane conditions. DeSantis claims FEMA will reimburse the costs, but federal officials distance themselves from the project. The contracts were later removed from the state's website.