Florida lawmakers argued state law grants elected officials access to inspect state-operated facilities without approval, but the Florida Division of Emergency Management denied their request.

Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz."

The National Hurricane Center increased its odds that a tropical system could develop near Florida late this week or early next week as forecasters expect a wet July 4 weekend for South Florida.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend could include a subtropical or tropical depression from near Florida to off the Southeast coast.

The Trump administration is sending 200 Marines to Florida to aid federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, according to a statement by U.S. Northern Command.