Video: 'Deportation Depot' Florida set to open 2nd illegal immigration facility
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida officials have confirmed that the state's second immigration detention center, "Deportation Depot," is now open.
The press secretary for Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed that the facility, located in Baker County, was open in a Friday statement to 8 On Your Side.
According to the Florida Department of Emergency Management, the first immigrant detainee arrived on Tuesday. There are 117 detainees at the facility as of this report. • Photo provided by Florida Department of Emergency Management • Photo provided by Florida Department of Emergency Management • Photo provided by Florida Department of Emergency Management • Photo provided by Florida Department of Emergency Management