So where does that leave things? Well, despite being ordered to produce any agreements governing the Everglades Detention Camp, so far it seems that neither Florida nor the federal government has ANY specific agreement authorizing FDEM to detain immigrants at the facility.
August 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
So where does that leave things? Well, despite being ordered to produce any agreements governing the Everglades Detention Camp, so far it seems that neither Florida nor the federal government has ANY specific agreement authorizing FDEM to detain immigrants at the facility.
People detained at the Everglades migrant camp are sounding the alarm about an outbreak of respiratory illness. Protesters outside are recording more ambulances coming and going.
And FDEM, which oversees the facility, has ordered a "negative pressure mobile isolation field hospital."
And FDEM, which oversees the facility, has ordered a "negative pressure mobile isolation field hospital."
August 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
People detained at the Everglades migrant camp are sounding the alarm about an outbreak of respiratory illness. Protesters outside are recording more ambulances coming and going.
And FDEM, which oversees the facility, has ordered a "negative pressure mobile isolation field hospital."
And FDEM, which oversees the facility, has ordered a "negative pressure mobile isolation field hospital."
I just really really encourage journalists— especially those who do investigative work— to look into Kevin Guthrie and what is happening at FDEM.
It strikes me as quite urgent.
It strikes me as quite urgent.
Kevin Guthrie is using the Florida Division of Emergency Management to implement the agenda of White Nationalists.
Seems bad, guys.
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Seems bad, guys.
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Disasterology: September 2025
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September 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I just really really encourage journalists— especially those who do investigative work— to look into Kevin Guthrie and what is happening at FDEM.
It strikes me as quite urgent.
It strikes me as quite urgent.
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August 31, 2024 at 12:53 AM
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Florida Democratic lawmakers sue Gov DeSantis and FDEM in the state Supreme Court after being barred from inspecting the new Everglades migrant detention center nicknamed Alligator Auschwitz; the suit cites constitutional inspection rights and alleged poor living conditions.
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July 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Florida Democratic lawmakers sue Gov DeSantis and FDEM in the state Supreme Court after being barred from inspecting the new Everglades migrant detention center nicknamed Alligator Auschwitz; the suit cites constitutional inspection rights and alleged poor living conditions.
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Worth noting... In 2025, when Florida partnered with DHS to establish Alligator Alcatraz, the state furnished comparable turnkey shower and restroom facilities — all sourced through a contractor called Doodie Calls.
March 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Worth noting... In 2025, when Florida partnered with DHS to establish Alligator Alcatraz, the state furnished comparable turnkey shower and restroom facilities — all sourced through a contractor called Doodie Calls.
Guten Morgen. Ich hoffe das Sprichwort stimmt nicht, dass Mogenrot, Müh' und Not bringt. Wünsche allen einen schönen Tag.
January 21, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Guten Morgen. Ich hoffe das Sprichwort stimmt nicht, dass Mogenrot, Müh' und Not bringt. Wünsche allen einen schönen Tag.
Ah, this is kind of juicy. According to the suit, Florida applied for FEMA grants on Aug. 7 without telling anyone.
The 11th Circuit order allowing the detention camp to reopen was built on the assumption that Florida hadn't yet applied for federal money.
The 11th Circuit order allowing the detention camp to reopen was built on the assumption that Florida hadn't yet applied for federal money.
![screenshot of lawsuit linked above: "On August 26, 2025, FDEM appealed the preliminary injunction and sought a stay
pending appeal. Again, FDEM did not disclose that its application for federal funding had already
been submitted. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted a stay of the
preliminary injunction on September 4, several times citing the “fact” that Defendant had not yet
applied for federal funding. Friends of the Everglades, Inc. v. Sec'y of United States Dep't of
Homeland Sec., No. 25-12873, 2025 WL 2598567, at *2 (11th Cir. Sept. 4, 2025) (“However,
Florida has not filed an application for federal funds…”); id. at *7 (“But that planned [grant]
program has not been ‘finalized’ yet, and DHS has not received … any applications for funding,
let alone any regarding the Facility); id. at *8 (“To receive funding … FDEM will need to send
an application to FEMA and comply with a host of regulatory prerequisites in support of that
application… “Without an application, there is simply nothing on which a decision can be
made.”; id. at *9 (“There may come a time when FDEP applies for FEMA funding. If the
Federal Defendants ultimately decide to approve that request and reimburse Florida for its
expenditures related to the Facility, they may need to first conduct an [Environmental Impact
Statement].” (emphases added)."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4wgc32lruykyqvmnculpihn5/bafkreices6pfh2pquw6vfur6h7nkv75o7nxlmdaiucxjfg3y2kzoufzp4y)
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ah, this is kind of juicy. According to the suit, Florida applied for FEMA grants on Aug. 7 without telling anyone.
The 11th Circuit order allowing the detention camp to reopen was built on the assumption that Florida hadn't yet applied for federal money.
The 11th Circuit order allowing the detention camp to reopen was built on the assumption that Florida hadn't yet applied for federal money.
“ Like the Trump administration, DeSantis is instituting a well-trod authoritarian playbook in Florida and using FDEM to do it.”
FDEM is definitely caving to #fascism and proud he’s leading the way and setting the example for other states.
FDEM is definitely caving to #fascism and proud he’s leading the way and setting the example for other states.
September 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
“ Like the Trump administration, DeSantis is instituting a well-trod authoritarian playbook in Florida and using FDEM to do it.”
FDEM is definitely caving to #fascism and proud he’s leading the way and setting the example for other states.
FDEM is definitely caving to #fascism and proud he’s leading the way and setting the example for other states.
Given the current direction of Florida leadership, I can no longer associate myself with FDEM as an alumnus.
My college. Gone, no semblance to what it was when I was there.
My 13 year career with FDEM/FLSERT. No respect for where it has headed.
I’ll always have my FL state parks, right? Right?
My college. Gone, no semblance to what it was when I was there.
My 13 year career with FDEM/FLSERT. No respect for where it has headed.
I’ll always have my FL state parks, right? Right?
It is also the biggest story in emergency management right now — because an emergency management agency literally built and operated the camp — and isn’t being treated like one.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Given the current direction of Florida leadership, I can no longer associate myself with FDEM as an alumnus.
My college. Gone, no semblance to what it was when I was there.
My 13 year career with FDEM/FLSERT. No respect for where it has headed.
I’ll always have my FL state parks, right? Right?
My college. Gone, no semblance to what it was when I was there.
My 13 year career with FDEM/FLSERT. No respect for where it has headed.
I’ll always have my FL state parks, right? Right?
Stephanie Hartman is a piece of work.
FDEM building a goddamn concentration camp *and* with hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars going to private contractors — some with ties to state politicians — is about as fucking “newsworthy” as it gets, girl!
FDEM building a goddamn concentration camp *and* with hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars going to private contractors — some with ties to state politicians — is about as fucking “newsworthy” as it gets, girl!
This was far-and-away the highest cost projection for any contractor hired by DEM for immigration enforcement. Doodie Calls is also the vendor that’s been paid the most for immigration-related activities, records show. floridaphoenix.com/2026/03/03/f...
Florida originally planned $645 million for Doodie Calls; DEM says numbers changed • Florida Phoenix
Florida's emergency managers initially projected that Doodie Calls, a Southeast porta-potty and waste management company, would be paid more than $645 million in two years for operations at the notori...
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March 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Stephanie Hartman is a piece of work.
FDEM building a goddamn concentration camp *and* with hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars going to private contractors — some with ties to state politicians — is about as fucking “newsworthy” as it gets, girl!
FDEM building a goddamn concentration camp *and* with hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars going to private contractors — some with ties to state politicians — is about as fucking “newsworthy” as it gets, girl!
This month’s newsletter is about the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s role in building and operating the Everglades Concentration Camp and the responsibility the rest of us in emergency management have to hold Kevin Guthrie and FDEM accountable.
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Disasterology: September 2025
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September 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This month’s newsletter is about the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s role in building and operating the Everglades Concentration Camp and the responsibility the rest of us in emergency management have to hold Kevin Guthrie and FDEM accountable.
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I asked Florida Department of Corrections for comment on this, and they say it's false.
July 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I asked Florida Department of Corrections for comment on this, and they say it's false.
To recap: As of the beginning of Sept FDEM has a part-time emergency management director & spent 68% of its annual budget in 3 months primarily on building a concentration camp.
Next person to say Florida has the best emergency management in the U.S. is getting put out to pasture with Michael Brown
Next person to say Florida has the best emergency management in the U.S. is getting put out to pasture with Michael Brown
September 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
To recap: As of the beginning of Sept FDEM has a part-time emergency management director & spent 68% of its annual budget in 3 months primarily on building a concentration camp.
Next person to say Florida has the best emergency management in the U.S. is getting put out to pasture with Michael Brown
Next person to say Florida has the best emergency management in the U.S. is getting put out to pasture with Michael Brown
Wait, WHAT.
"Perdue acknowledged he would continue to head both agencies"
Perdue is leading FDEM AND the transportation agency?!?! Oh no. Bad, bad. Florida, what on earth are we going to do with y'all.
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"Perdue acknowledged he would continue to head both agencies"
Perdue is leading FDEM AND the transportation agency?!?! Oh no. Bad, bad. Florida, what on earth are we going to do with y'all.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
DeSantis says Perdue will bring ‘fresh eyes’ to Florida emergency management
Jared Perdue is taking over an agency that is renowned for its response to hurricanes, but also dabbles in immigration detention.
www.miamiherald.com
August 30, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Wait, WHAT.
"Perdue acknowledged he would continue to head both agencies"
Perdue is leading FDEM AND the transportation agency?!?! Oh no. Bad, bad. Florida, what on earth are we going to do with y'all.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
"Perdue acknowledged he would continue to head both agencies"
Perdue is leading FDEM AND the transportation agency?!?! Oh no. Bad, bad. Florida, what on earth are we going to do with y'all.
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#FDEM resisted releasing these docs for months. You would think if the numbers were “revised downwards” as their spox alleges, FDEM would have made that clear months ago.
Not “opposition journalism” to report on FDEM spending. It’s good journalism.
Not “opposition journalism” to report on FDEM spending. It’s good journalism.
March 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
#FDEM resisted releasing these docs for months. You would think if the numbers were “revised downwards” as their spox alleges, FDEM would have made that clear months ago.
Not “opposition journalism” to report on FDEM spending. It’s good journalism.
Not “opposition journalism” to report on FDEM spending. It’s good journalism.
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May 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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More on the role of FDEM and their director Kevin Guthrie in facilitating these human rights violations here: disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol...
Disasterology: September 2025
This newsletter is a compilation of recent disaster ~things~ that I think are cool, important, or otherwise of interest to people who are intrigued with disaster (broadly defined).
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December 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
More on the role of FDEM and their director Kevin Guthrie in facilitating these human rights violations here: disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol...
Another sick twist in the story of the Everglades Concentration Camp. Everyone involved in this — including Kevin Guthrie and other FDEM officials — must be held accountable.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Another sick twist in the story of the Everglades Concentration Camp. Everyone involved in this — including Kevin Guthrie and other FDEM officials — must be held accountable.
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Finally, I continue to absolutely beg journalists to pay attention to how Guthrie and FDEM have positioned themselves as the implementer of DeSantis’ immigration agenda in Florida if only because it is quite likely to be replicated nationally.
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Disasterology: September 2025
This newsletter is a compilation of recent disaster ~things~ that I think are cool, important, or otherwise of interest to people who are intrigued with disaster (broadly defined).
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October 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Finally, I continue to absolutely beg journalists to pay attention to how Guthrie and FDEM have positioned themselves as the implementer of DeSantis’ immigration agenda in Florida if only because it is quite likely to be replicated nationally.
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Another paper alert! 🚨 This time, our journey takes us to Eastern Antarctica, where #VAW member Ilaria Santin & colleagues studied brine characteristics using GPR, FDEM, borehole data & chemical analysis. Stunning images from the field! 🌏❄️ [Photos ©️PNRA]
⏭️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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November 20, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Another paper alert! 🚨 This time, our journey takes us to Eastern Antarctica, where #VAW member Ilaria Santin & colleagues studied brine characteristics using GPR, FDEM, borehole data & chemical analysis. Stunning images from the field! 🌏❄️ [Photos ©️PNRA]
⏭️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Florida disaster management head Kevin Guthrie on Monday signed on to be Jay Collins' running mate one day before governor primary anyone paying *any* attention to knew Collins would lose bad.
Guthrie to his now-former staff on Wednesday: "I never imagined that I would lose my job for being added."
Guthrie to his now-former staff on Wednesday: "I never imagined that I would lose my job for being added."
‘I never imagined that I would lose my job’: Kevin Guthrie’s farewell text to FDEM staff
The official word is resignation. His goodbye text says otherwise.
floridapolitics.com
August 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Florida disaster management head Kevin Guthrie on Monday signed on to be Jay Collins' running mate one day before governor primary anyone paying *any* attention to knew Collins would lose bad.
Guthrie to his now-former staff on Wednesday: "I never imagined that I would lose my job for being added."
Guthrie to his now-former staff on Wednesday: "I never imagined that I would lose my job for being added."
This really makes it seem like he just wildly misread the political situation... ???
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‘I never imagined that I would lose my job’: Kevin Guthrie’s farewell text to FDEM staff
The official word is resignation. His goodbye text says otherwise.
floridapolitics.com
August 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
This really makes it seem like he just wildly misread the political situation... ???
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