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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Covid outbreak panic: Attorney warns of Covid surge in Florida's infamous Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail
Covid outbreak panic at Florida's infamous Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail has become a cause of concern. Reports from detainees, attorneys, and former staff suggest that a respiratory disease, possibly Covid-19, is spreading through the Florida immigration detention camp known as 'Alligator Alcatraz.' The facility, located in the Everglades, is facing criticism over health, safety, and sanitation conditions. Detainee Reports of Rapidly Spreading Illness Attorney Eric Lee stated that his client, Venezuelan detainee Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez , described worsening conditions since last Thursday. According to Rivas Velásquez, more migrants have shown symptoms in recent days. The detainee was removed from the camp after a hospital diagnosis last week and later transferred to a similar facility in Texas. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Lee said multiple detainees reported that most people in the camp are unwell. Symptoms include coughing and difficulty breathing. Requests for masks were denied, and detainees are only permitted to shower once or twice a week. Ambulances and Protester Observations Protesters stationed near the camp gates have observed ambulances arriving and departing. The camp consists of temporary tents and holds thousands of detainees awaiting deportation. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the setup, calling it unsafe for large numbers of people in confined spaces. Former Officer Claims Unsafe Conditions A woman who worked at the camp for about a week last month said she contracted Covid-19 during her employment. She reported poor sanitation, including porta-johns, lack of hot water, and backed-up bathrooms. She also said detainees have no access to sunlight and no way to track time. Live Events Official Statements and Lack of Clarity The Florida department of emergency management, responsible for the jail, did not respond to media requests for comment. Department spokesperson Stephanie Hartman told the Miami New Times that detainees have access to a fully staffed medical facility and on-site pharmacy, but did not confirm or deny an outbreak. Health and Legal Concerns for Detainee Rivas Velásquez told his attorney he requested medical help for 48 hours before collapsing inside a metal cage shared with dozens of others. After being treated for a respiratory infection at Miami's Kendall Regional Medical Center, he briefly returned to the camp before being transferred to Texas without warning. The detainee also claimed that guards confiscated his writings, including notes on his experiences, and told him he could no longer write. Lee said he has not been able to contact his client for two days and is concerned for his safety. Covid Outbreak Panic Lee warned that if the outbreak is Covid-19, it could extend beyond the detention facility. He said staff could become infected and spread the disease to their families and local communities, including Miami schools. FAQs What is 'Alligator Alcatraz' and where is it located? 'Alligator Alcatraz' is a remote immigration detention camp in the Florida Everglades operated by ICE, holding thousands of undocumented migrants awaiting deportation. What are the reported health and sanitation concerns at the camp? Reports mention limited showers, denial of masks, backed-up toilets, lack of hot water, and confined spaces, creating a high risk for disease spread among detainees and staff.
Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Miami's new arrivals are coming from Georgia, Texas
Curious where your new out-of-state neighbor moved from? They're likely from Georgia, Texas or North Carolina, according to U-Haul customer data. Why it matters: The data bucks the nationwide narrative that New Yorkers are our biggest imports, though NYC transplants are still flocking south. Yes, but: Miami-Dade actually lost more domestic residents than it gained between 2023 and 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Our population is still growing thanks to international migration, per Miami New Times. Driving the news: U-Haul tracked one-way customer transactions from January to July 2025 to determine the leading origins for trucks, trailers and moving containers bound for the 35 metro areas with populations greater than 2 million. Here's where Miami's new residents are coming from: Top origin states for arriving U-Haul customers (excluding Florida) Georgia Texas North Carolina Tennessee New York South Carolina Virginia New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Top origin metro areas for arriving U-Haul customers outside Florida Atlanta Houston New York City Charlotte Dallas Top origin metro areas for arriving U-Haul customers within Florida
Eater
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Miami Restaurant Openings to Know for August 2025
is an award-winning food and spirits writer with nearly two decades of experience. She is the editor of Broken Palate and the former food editor of Miami New Times. Having trouble keeping up with all the new establishments popping up? Here are some noteworthy restaurants opening around Miami this August. A Fort Lauderdale steakhouse with Floridian roots opens in Coral Gables Daniel's Miami takes over the former Fiola space with a classic steakhouse menu that utilizes local Florida ingredients like Swank Farms tomatoes, Florida-raised prime rib, and Sunshine Provisions sausage. This is the second Daniel's location, with the flagship Fort Lauderdale restaurant earning a place in the 2025 Florida Michelin Guide. Mediterranean fare by a seasoned executive chef Led by executive chef Camila Olarte (Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman, the Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller, and the French Laundry), Cleo offers Eastern Mediterranean fare at the Balfour Hotel in Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood. Inspired by dishes from Greece, the Levant, and Morocco, the menu features wagyu beef kebabs, house-baked pita with eggplant moutabel, and a shareable grilled branzino. Korean barbecue and hot pots in Pembroke Pines KPOT, the all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue chain, opened in Pembroke Pines. In addition to smoky meats, the menu includes hot pots and a full-service bar. Diners can prepare their own meals on tabletop grills and individual hot pot burners. 28 flavors of ice cream in a nostalgic setting Founded in 2005, Wall's Old Fashioned Ice Cream opened a second location on Sunset Drive for its 20th anniversary. The ice cream shop offers 28 flavors of ice cream, shakes, sundaes, malts, and more in a nostalgic setting. A tavern pizza pop-up finds a permanent home Fratesi's Pizza, which gained a loyal following by popping up at bars and restaurants around town, has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Downtown Miami. Fratesi's specializes in tavern pizza, known for its super-thin, almost cracker-like crust and cheese that melts around the pizza's perimeter. Standbys include the Demon Pig Boy (pepperoni and pickled hot peppers) and the Demon Pig Girl (sausage and banana peppers), and there are vegetarian and vegan options. Shishito peppers from El Turco Express. El Turco Express A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant opens a fast casual version El Turco opens El Turco Express at the Central Fare Collective. This fast-casual version of the original Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient offers Turkish fare such as kebabs and hummus. For lasagna lovers only First, there was Cotoletta, the Coconut Grove restaurant that serves only one main dish (veal alla Milanese). Then came Little River's San Lorenzo, which offers either a meat or a seafood dinner option. Now, 84 Magic Hospitality brings you 3190, the Coconut Grove restaurant that offers lasagna ($15) served two ways: the 'Si Papa,' a classic Bolognese lasagna named after executive chef Giulio Rossi's daughter's response to an offer of his signature dish, and a vegetarian pesto version. There's also tiramisu for dessert, and a list of Italian wines. New York City Mediterranean hotspot opens in Midtown Miami New York City's Amavi opens a Midtown Miami spot, showcasing the restaurant's Mediterranean fare. Menu items include a whole branzino finished tableside, pasta made in-house daily, and lamb chops with pomegranate molasses. Wabi Sabi transforms into Midorie Restaurateur Alvaro Perez-Miranda closed his much-loved Wabi Sabi last month to quickly transform it into Midorie. The restaurant's minimalist yet artistic dining room allows patrons to draw their attention to the pristine sushi made with seafood flown in from Japan's fish markets. The restaurant also offers donburi (Japanese bowl meals), and a $100 omakase that's an exceptional value.
Time Out
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
These Miami restaurants are letting you pay with mangoes—yes, really
It's officially mango madness in Miami—and this year, the city's favorite fruit isn't just filling smoothies and pastelitos. It's footing the bill. That's right: A handful of Miami restaurants are now accepting ripe, locally grown mangoes as literal currency. In a sweet (and slightly surreal) twist on farm-to-table, you can now trade your backyard bounty for wings, cocktails, soft-serve and scoops of ice cream, no wallet required, reports the Miami New Times. The initiative, which runs through the end of June, taps into the city's long-standing mango mania, when South Florida's trees go absolutely bonkers and locals are practically swimming in surplus fruit. If you're looking for spots where you can make it rain mangoes, start in Coconut Grove or Key Biscayne. Narbona is offering a scoop of creamy mango gelato in exchange for four unblemished mangoes (fist-size or bigger). One scoop per person per day is allotted, so choose your moment wisely. Over in Miami Shores, Peel is letting fruit-laden guests swap five pounds of mangoes for a small bowl of its signature banana-based soft serve, topped with up to two extras. But don't bring your whole tree—the shop's capped mango 'payments' at 20 pounds per person. (Yes, someone did try.) Feeling spicy? Head downtown to Tomorrowland, where bartenders are mixing up free "Spicy Nikki" cocktails—think jalapeño-pineapple tequila, agave, lime and mango purée—for anyone who brings in fresh, intact mangoes. It's a $14 value, but who's counting when your payment came from a tree in your yard? For something savory, Tâm Tâm is going tropical-Vietnamese with a barter deal that trades five pounds of mangoes for a plate of sticky, fish sauce-glazed wings. The crowd-favorite wings are topped with crispy garlic, cilantro and lime. And if you want to cool down the old-fashioned way, swing by South Miami's beloved Whip 'n Dip Ice Cream Shoppe, which is reviving its 'Mango Swap' for another year. Drop off your excess mangoes and you'll be rewarded with scoops made from the very fruit you just donated. Talk about local flavor.
Axios
13-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Suarez's latest Saudi appearance
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez was among the handful of high-profile guests who attended a luncheon on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for President Trump's multi-day tour. Why it matters: Suarez has a longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia, from attending conferences to announcing an investment office in Miami. He was seemingly the only U.S. municipal government official on the guest list, reported the Miami Herald. He was also included in a list of speakers expected at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum on Tuesday, the Miami New Times reported. Between the lines: Trump has yet to nominate an ambassador to Saudi Arabia. What they're saying: A spokesperson for Suarez told the Herald the mayor was traveling in a private capacity but attending the event representing the city of Miami. The part-time role allows him to "build relationships, attract investments, and elevate Miami's global profile," the spokesperson said. The big picture: The president arrived in the Gulf on Monday with the hopes of returning home with $1 trillion worth of deals and investment pledges.
